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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(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
FujiFilm S1800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX500 IS S1800 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 32 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX500 IS

 S1800 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX500 IS S1800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (195 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1800
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