Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was announced 23 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G16 matches up versus the Fujifilm JX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm JX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 and the Fujifilm JX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Fujifilm JX500 is 85 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm JX500 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer G16 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.