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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 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 XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm XP50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX500 IS was launched 8 months after the Fujifilm XP50 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX500 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SX500 IS Fujifilm XP50 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm XP50 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP50

 SX500 IS Fujifilm XP50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about 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") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm XP50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS and the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
45
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (195 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
60
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (195 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (195 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $180