Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm F80EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and F80EXR (12MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") provide different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 2 years after the F80EXR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS scores vs the F80EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides external 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) while the FujiFilm F80EXR has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS against the F80EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and F80EXR is 80 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and F80EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX500 IS will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.