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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR 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
  • New Model is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) is very well matched but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was introduced 8 months after the Fujifilm F660EXR and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX500 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F660EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 SX500 IS Fujifilm F660EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm F660EXR SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR

 SX500 IS Fujifilm F660EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm F660EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm F660EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS versus the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The newer SX500 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (217g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (195 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
59
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (195 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (217g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (195 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (217 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix F660EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 217g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $230