Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm Z35
SX500 IS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX500 IS
Fujifilm Z35 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm Z35
SX500 IS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | |
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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 |