Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was released 21 months later than the JZ500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500
A4000 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 21 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A4000 IS
JZ500 | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
A4000 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions 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 A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS and the JZ500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and JZ500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and JZ500.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A4000 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Type | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 168g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 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 life | 175 shots | - |
Style 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $199 | $230 |