Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm A100
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm A100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was launched 3 years later than the Fujifilm A100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX500 IS grades against the Fujifilm A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix A100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm A100
SX500 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX500 IS
Fujifilm A100 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm A100
SX500 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS comes with 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) and the Fujifilm A100 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm A100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the Fujifilm A100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm A100.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2009-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $0 |