Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm X-S10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was released 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm X-S10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Fujifilm X-S10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outer 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 X-S10 has measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the Fujifilm X-S10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm X-S10 is 80 and 73 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm X-S10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX500 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.