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Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A2400 IS versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was manufactured 21 months later than the JZ500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2400 IS grades vs the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 A2400 IS JZ500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A2400 IS

 JZ500 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 A2400 IS JZ500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS and the JZ500.

Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and JZ500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and JZ500.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
66
lighter than average (126g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Other name - FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 94 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 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 190 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $149 $230