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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(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
Fujifilm S9400W
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX500 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX500 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX500 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600s)
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (195 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography advice
59
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (195 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
better than average battery (500 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (195 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
26
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than average (670 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix S9400W
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