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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX500 IS versus FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and HS10 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 2 years after the HS10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX500 IS grades against the HS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm HS10

 SX500 IS HS10 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Canon SX500 IS

 HS10 SX500 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm HS10

 SX500 IS HS10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS provides exterior measurements 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 HS10 has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS versus FujiFilm HS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the HS10.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and HS10 is 80 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and HS10.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm HS10 Street photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (666g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
45
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
60
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
45
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (666 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (195 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
23
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (666g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm HS10
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix HS10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Also referred to as - FinePix HS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 666g (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
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 195 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $900