Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z300

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm Z300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm Z300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX500 IS grades against the Fujifilm Z300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides outer 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 Z300 has proportions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm Z300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z300 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.