Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor size.

The SX700 HS was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
SX700 HS | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon SX700 HS
Fujifilm F500 EXR | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR
SX700 HS | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX700 HS contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The newer SX700 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $349 | $430 |