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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2000
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was launched 12 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX500 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2000More recent by 147 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution461k200kClearer screen (+261k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX500 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 80 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX500 IS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (820g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography information
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good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
46
lighter than competition in class (820 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (3MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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can't record video
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2012-08-21 2000-08-08
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3040 x 2016
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 320
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 820 grams (1.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $2,000