Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- New Model is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is FinePix F75EXR

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor size.

The SX500 IS was launched 3 years later than the F70EXR and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores against the F70EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR
SX500 IS | F70EXR | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SX500 IS
F70EXR | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
SX500 IS | F70EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the F70EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and F70EXR is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and F70EXR.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX500 IS will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR |
Also Known as | - | FinePix F75EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
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 | 3616 x 2712 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 27-270mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/1600 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $280 |