Canon N vs Fujifilm JX500
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Canon N vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012

Canon N vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon N vs Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The N was revealed 13 months after the Fujifilm JX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the N grades against the Fujifilm JX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Fujifilm JX500
N | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon N
Fujifilm JX500 | N |
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Common features in the Canon N and Fujifilm JX500
N | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus |
Canon N vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N has external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Canon N vs Fujifilm JX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the N versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and Fujifilm JX500.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger N will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G touch | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $90 |