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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm T500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX210 IS scores vs the Fujifilm T500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX210 IS Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm T500 SX210 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm T500

 SX210 IS Fujifilm T500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has 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 T500 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm T500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm T500.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
75
lighter than competition (136g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $226 $0