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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm Z35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm Z35

 SX500 IS Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm Z35 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z35

 SX500 IS Fujifilm Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS has exterior dimensions 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 Z35 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z35 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z35.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (195 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (195 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (195 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 3s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $130