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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 21 months later than the Fujifilm T500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX60 HS matches up against the Fujifilm T500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX60 HS Fujifilm T500 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX60 HS

 Fujifilm T500 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm T500

 SX60 HS Fujifilm T500 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm T500 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX60 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography information
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (650 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
57
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (650g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
62
quite wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than others (650g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-16 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $549 $0