Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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![Canon PowerShot S90 front Canon PowerShot S90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-S90.jpg)
![FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500/FujiFilm-JZ500-front.jpg)
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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the FujiFilm JZ500
S90 | JZ500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon S90
JZ500 | S90 |
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Common features in the Canon S90 and FujiFilm JZ500
S90 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | April 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |