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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX500 IS was introduced 13 months later than the Fujifilm F600 EXR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SX500 IS Fujifilm F600 EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2011Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm F600 EXR SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SX500 IS Fujifilm F600 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Fujifilm F600 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more modern SX500 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (195 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (195 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others in class (215g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (195 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2011-08-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 153
Other
Battery life 195 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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