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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 8 months after the Fujifilm S4200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm S4200

		

		

			
 SX500 IS Fujifilm S4200 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4200 SX500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S4200

		

		

			
 SX500 IS Fujifilm S4200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the Fujifilm S4200.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S4200 is 80 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S4200.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography information
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competitors (543g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography information
44
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 great zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery pack (195 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (576mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (543 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery pack (195 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic support
 heavier than competitors (543 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 543 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $200