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Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
FujiFilm JZ500
(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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
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Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon A810 versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 21 months later than the JZ500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A810 matches up versus the JZ500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 A810 JZ500 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A810

 JZ500 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and FujiFilm JZ500

 A810 JZ500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A810 against the JZ500.

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and JZ500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and JZ500.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A810 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent A810 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging information
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot A810FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 171g (0.38 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 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 1 1
Launch cost $99 $230