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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
FujiFilm JZ500
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 G16 JZ500 
ReleasedNovember 2013June 2010More recent by 42 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon G16

 JZ500 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and FujiFilm JZ500

 G16 JZ500 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and JZ500 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
49
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
64
great battery power (360 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging information
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot G16FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
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