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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • New Model is Canon S95
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon S90 and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and JZ500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The S90 was released 2 months prior to the JZ500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S90 scores against the JZ500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S90 JZ500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon S90

 JZ500 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and FujiFilm JZ500

 S90 JZ500 
LaunchedApril 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S90 and FujiFilm JZ500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S90 compared to the JZ500.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and JZ500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and JZ500.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S90 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm JZ500 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
63
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging features
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot S90FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S90 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Alternate name - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 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 All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $230