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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Portability
80 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR 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
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was announced 5 months before the Fujifilm F900EXR so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm F900EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

          

          

            
 SX500 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manual focus  More exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SX500 IS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F900EXR SX500 IS 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR

          

          

            
 SX500 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F900EXR has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm F900EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS vs the Fujifilm F900EXR.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 80 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier.

            Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
68
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than others in class (232g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
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 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography details
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than others in class (232g)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (260 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 not so great battery life (260 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic support
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 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (232 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix F900EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR II
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
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 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery 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 feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $380