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Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
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Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon A2300 and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 21 months later than the JZ500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2300 grades vs the JZ500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 A2300 JZ500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A2300

 JZ500 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and FujiFilm JZ500

 A2300 JZ500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2300 and FujiFilm JZ500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A2300 against the JZ500.

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and JZ500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and JZ500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A2300 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern A2300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
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resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot A2300FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $139 $230