Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX500 IS was announced 10 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX500 IS scores against the Fujifilm X-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS and the Fujifilm X-S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 80 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX500 IS will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.