Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon S110
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Also Known as FinePix JZ505

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon S120 and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and JZ500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The S120 was manufactured 3 years later than the JZ500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S120 matches up against the JZ500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the FujiFilm JZ500
S120 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon S120
JZ500 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and FujiFilm JZ500
S120 | JZ500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S120 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon S120 and FujiFilm JZ500 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 select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S120 vs the JZ500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and JZ500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and JZ500.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S120 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm JZ500 will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent S120 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Alternate name | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217 grams (0.48 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $449 | $230 |