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Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
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Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G9 X II and FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and JZ500 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and JZ500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was brought out 6 years later than the JZ500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up against the JZ500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the FujiFilm JZ500

 G9 X II JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2017June 2010Fresher by 80 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon G9 X II

 JZ500 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and FujiFilm JZ500

 G9 X II JZ500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II and FujiFilm JZ500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X II against the JZ500.

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and JZ500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and JZ500.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G9 X II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
80
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
fixed screen
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
bad battery life (235 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
bad battery life (235 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (235 per charge)
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
39
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon G9 X II vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called as - FinePix JZ505
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $530 $230