Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SX500 IS was launched 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the Fujifilm S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 80 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.