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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-105mm (F2.0-5.8) lens
  • 185g - 101 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm JZ200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 11 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the Fujifilm JZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Fujifilm JZ200

 ELPH 500 HS Fujifilm JZ200 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 Fujifilm JZ200 ELPH 500 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm JZ200

 ELPH 500 HS Fujifilm JZ200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers external dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ200 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the Fujifilm JZ200.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm JZ200.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
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offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography factors
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features touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition (135g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
40
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging advice
37
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Fujifilm JZ200
 Canon ELPH 500 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
Also called IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $175 $0