Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm AX350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the AX350 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 20 months after the AX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX500 IS grades versus the AX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS against the AX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and AX350 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and AX350.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX500 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.