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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon S200 and Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was introduced 2 years after the Fujifilm JX500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S200 scores versus the Fujifilm JX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S200 Fujifilm JX500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon S200

 Fujifilm JX500 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Fujifilm JX500

 S200 Fujifilm JX500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 and Fujifilm JX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm JX500 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent S200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
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good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than average (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
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provides touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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lighter than average (113 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot S200Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-21 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 181 grams (0.40 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $293 $90