Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon A3200 IS and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was launched 7 months later than the JZ500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3200 IS grades versus the JZ500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500
A3200 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A3200 IS
JZ500 | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
A3200 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3200 IS and FujiFilm JZ500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the JZ500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and JZ500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and JZ500.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger A3200 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Alternate name | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | 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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NB-8L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $230 | $230 |