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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S205EXR
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and S200EXR (12MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was launched 3 years after the S200EXR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX500 IS grades against the S200EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SX500 IS S200EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Canon SX500 IS

 S200EXR SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR

 SX500 IS S200EXR 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in 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") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S200EXR has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS against the S200EXR.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and S200EXR is 80 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and S200EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX500 IS will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than average in class (865 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography factors
45
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography advice
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
38
has built in flash
great reach (436mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (865g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (195 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
34
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging info
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (865g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Also called - FinePix S205EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 31-436mm (14.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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 gr (0.75 pounds) 865 gr (1.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-140
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $500