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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 14 months prior to the JZ500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX1 IS grades against the JZ500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX1 IS JZ500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX1 IS

 JZ500 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJune 2010March 2009Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX1 IS JZ500 
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS features outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm JZ500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS against the JZ500.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and JZ500 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and JZ500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
52
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
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rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-27 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $230