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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 7 months later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

		

		

			
 SX230 HS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon SX230 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F500 EXR SX230 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR

		

		

			
 SX230 HS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 includes face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (223g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography info
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 great zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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 lighter than competitors (223g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (392mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than others (215g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery life (210 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (223 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic port
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 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 life 210 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $430