Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 4 months prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the Fujifilm SL1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 80 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.