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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Renewed by Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm F750EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) is pretty similar but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was announced 8 months after the Fujifilm F750EXR so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX500 IS scores against the Fujifilm F750EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 SX500 IS Fujifilm F750EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm F750EXR SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR

 SX500 IS Fujifilm F750EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm F750EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm F750EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher SX500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm F750EXR Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm F750EXR Street photography features
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm F750EXR Sports photography details
45
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm F750EXR Travel photography details
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (195 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (234g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm F750EXR Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F750EXR Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix F750EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-01-05
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
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 size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $445