Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      BrandFujifilmCanon
      ModelX-A7PowerShot SX500 IS
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm X-A5
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
      MSRP$699 (w/15-45mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25600
      Photo Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points4251
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Lens MountFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,760k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Shutter TypeFocal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps0.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      forced
      slow synchro
      2nd curtain
      commander
      suppressed)
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.00 m at ISO 1005.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/1600 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Video Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Dimensions119 x 68 x 41 mm (4.69 x 2.7 x 1.61")104 x 70 x 80 mm (4.09 x 2.76 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.5 x 4.4"6.3 x 5.9 x 4.1"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Battery PackNP-W126SNB-6L
      Battery Life440 shots195 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Fujifilm X-A7 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemUltra Sonic Vibration
      Included AccessoriesLi-ion battery NP-W126S
      USB cable
      3.5mm Microphone Adapter
      Shoulder strap
      Body cap
      Owner's manual


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