Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 20 months after the Finepix Z90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX500 IS grades vs the Finepix Z90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & FujiFilm Finepix Z90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS vs the Finepix Z90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Finepix Z90 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Finepix Z90.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX500 IS to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.