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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus 7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 3 years after the 7000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX500 IS grades vs the 7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus 7000

 SX500 IS 7000 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon SX500 IS

 7000 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus 7000

 SX500 IS 7000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the 7000.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and 7000 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and 7000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Olympus 7000
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography information
Olympus 7000 Travel photography information
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (195 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (195 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
32
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 7000 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus 7000
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as - mju 7000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 172 grams (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $280