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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX500 IS versus FujiFilm AV200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 20 months later than the AV200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX500 IS scores versus the AV200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SX500 IS AV200 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX500 IS

 AV200 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm AV200

 SX500 IS AV200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV200 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX500 IS versus FujiFilm AV200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the AV200.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and AV200 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and AV200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Street photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
45
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 shots)
has no phase detect AF
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Alternative name - FinePix AV205
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 photographs 180 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $0