Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is relatively close but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 8 months later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS and the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 80 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more recent SX500 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.