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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX500 IS was launched 4 months before the Fujifilm HS35EXR and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 SX500 IS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX500 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 SX500 IS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys physical 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) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 80 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
55
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 heavier than others in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (195 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery power (600 CIPA)
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery (195 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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 good battery power (600 shots)
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (687 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery (195 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (600 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than others in class (687g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341g (0.75 lbs) 687g (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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 photographs 600 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $380