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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S9800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm S9800

 SX500 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm S9800 SX500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2012More recent by 29 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S9800

 SX500 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has outer dimensions 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 S9800 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the Fujifilm S9800.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S9800 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S9800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
44
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9800
59
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (195 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S9800
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm S9800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
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 341 gr (0.75 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $299