Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs
(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
- New Model is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2014

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was manufactured 16 months prior to the Fujifilm S9400W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S9400W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm S9400W
SX500 IS | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX500 IS
Fujifilm S9400W | SX500 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S9400W
SX500 IS | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS provides outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the Fujifilm S9400W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S9400W is 80 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S9400W.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/1600 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lb) | 670g (1.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 500 photographs |
Style of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $330 |