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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is pretty similar but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was brought out about the same time to the Fujifilm F800EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F800EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm F800EXR

		

		

			
 SX500 IS Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F800EXR SX500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR

		

		

			
 SX500 IS Fujifilm F800EXR 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS provides 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) while the Fujifilm F800EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the Fujifilm F800EXR.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 80 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography advice
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
68
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition (232g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm F800EXR as a Sports photography camera
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 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (195 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 small sensor size (1/2")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography information
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 bad battery life (195 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competition (232 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery life (195 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2")
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (232g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 143
Other
Battery life 195 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $330