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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 8 months after the Fujifilm SL240 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX500 IS scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX500 IS Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX500 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS provides outside 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 SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS against the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX500 IS to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
44
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (195 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (195 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (510 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (195 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (510g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 510g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $280