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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A800 versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was announced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm JX500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A800 matches up versus the Fujifilm JX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm JX500

 A800 Fujifilm JX500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon A800

 Fujifilm JX500 A800 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm JX500

 A800 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon A800 versus Fujifilm JX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A800 compared to the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and Fujifilm JX500.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older A800 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
25
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A800
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
29
offers tracking focus
great battery power (300 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
55
great battery power (300 per charge)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
26
great battery power (300 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
24
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot A800Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 3 -
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 37-122mm (3.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $90