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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP50
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP70
Photography Glossary

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm XP60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 10 months before the Fujifilm XP60 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX500 IS scores against the Fujifilm XP60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm XP60

 SX500 IS Fujifilm XP60 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm XP60 SX500 IS 
RevealedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP60

 SX500 IS Fujifilm XP60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP60 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm XP60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP60.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP60 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP60.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging features
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP60
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix XP60
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-21 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 183g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $180