Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX10 IS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was announced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 65 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX10 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.