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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm XP10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and XP10 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 2 years after the XP10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX500 IS grades vs the XP10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm XP10

 SX500 IS XP10 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 32 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon SX500 IS

 XP10 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm XP10

 SX500 IS XP10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS offers outer 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 XP10 has sizing of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS vs the XP10.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and XP10 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and XP10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
environment proof
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
29
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography advice
59
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (195 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (195 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
27
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Also referred to as - FinePix XP11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-21 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $175