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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm T500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX1 IS grades against the Fujifilm T500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX1 IS Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm T500 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2009More recent by 46 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm T500

 SX1 IS Fujifilm T500 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS features outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS and the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm T500.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (615g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (136 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (615g)
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quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $0