Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 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
- Announced August 2012
- New Model is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S1880

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and S1800 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was launched 2 years after the S1800 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the S1800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm S1800
SX500 IS | S1800 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX500 IS
S1800 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S1800
SX500 IS | S1800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with 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) and the FujiFilm S1800 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S1800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS vs the S1800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and S1800 is 80 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and S1800.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX500 IS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 |
Also called | - | FinePix S1880 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | 341 gr (0.75 pounds) | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $180 |