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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T205
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX500 IS versus FujiFilm T200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the T200 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 20 months later than the T200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX500 IS scores vs the T200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm T200

 SX500 IS T200 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Canon SX500 IS

 T200 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm T200

 SX500 IS T200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the FujiFilm T200 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS and the T200.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and T200 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and T200.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm T200 Portrait photography information
46
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm T200
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm T200 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (195 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm T200 Travel photography information
59
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (195 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm T200 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm T200 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm T200
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix T200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix T200
Also referred to as - FinePix T205
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photos 180 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $160