Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon G15
(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
- Released June 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G16 and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and JZ500 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G16 was announced 3 years later than the JZ500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G16 scores against the JZ500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the FujiFilm JZ500
G16 | JZ500 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 42 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon G16
JZ500 | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and FujiFilm JZ500
G16 | JZ500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon G16 and FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 compared to the JZ500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and JZ500 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and JZ500.
All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm JZ500 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer G16 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot G16 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 356 grams (0.78 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 230 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $499 | $230 |