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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores against the Fujifilm XP70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm XP70

          

          

            
 SX500 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX500 IS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP70 SX500 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 16 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP70

          

          

            
 SX500 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS has got physical dimensions 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 XP70 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS and the Fujifilm XP70.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 80 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

            Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
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 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
44
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography details
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (195 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 weather proof
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
46
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 bad battery pack (210 shots)
 no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging features
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-21 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos 210 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $199