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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 G16 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Fujifilm JX500

 G16 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon G16

 Fujifilm JX500 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Fujifilm JX500

 G16 Fujifilm JX500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

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

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (356g)
55
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
64
good battery life (360 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
33
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (356g)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot G16Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $90