Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX500 IS was introduced 5 years later than the Fujifilm IS Pro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX500 IS scores vs the Fujifilm IS Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has got 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) whilst the Fujifilm IS Pro has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the Fujifilm IS Pro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro is 80 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX500 IS will show greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.