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Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Old Model is Canon S90
  • New Model is Canon S100
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and JZ500 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S95 was launched 6 months later than the JZ500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S95 grades against the JZ500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S95 JZ500 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon S95

 JZ500 S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and FujiFilm JZ500

 S95 JZ500 
LaunchedNovember 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S95 against the JZ500.

Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and JZ500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and JZ500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm JZ500 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon S95 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot S95FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S95 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-11-23 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots - 1
Price at release $495 $230