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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon S120
(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
FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S120 JZ500 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2010Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon S120

 JZ500 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and FujiFilm JZ500

 S120 JZ500 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

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

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
67
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
57
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot S120FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
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