Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 6 months earlier than the Fujifilm F500 EXR and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX210 IS grades against the Fujifilm F500 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS features physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.