Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm X20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 8 months before the Fujifilm X20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm X20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Fujifilm X20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the Fujifilm X20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 80 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm X20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX500 IS will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.