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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is very similar but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was launched 8 months after the Fujifilm Z1000EXR so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX500 IS scores versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

		

		

			
 SX500 IS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SX500 IS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

		

		

			
 SX500 IS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 80 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent SX500 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
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 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography advice
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography features
44
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (195 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
59
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery life (195 per charge)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
46
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery life (195 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very good size screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone port
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 missing mic support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 images 220 images
Type 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $0