Fujifilm FinePix S8500 vs Canon PowerShot G5 X

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      BrandFujifilmCanon
      ModelFinePix S8500PowerShot G5 X
      MSRP$799
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      ProcessorDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34565472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points31
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Focal Length8.8 - 36.8 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1104 mm24 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom46x4.2x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.9 - 6.5f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD monitorTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution200k dot2,360k dot
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/7000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20.2 MP
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range7.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      DxO Low Light ISO471
      DxO Color Depth21.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score62
      Video Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x MiniUSB Input
      Other I/O1 x MiniUSB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Dimensions123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57")112 x 76 x 44 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Battery Pack4 x AANB-13L
      Battery Life210 shots
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Canon PowerShot G5 X
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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