Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon B500

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the B500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the B500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix B500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon B500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the B500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and B500 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and B500.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.