Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500
SX1 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX1 IS
JZ500 | SX1 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | June 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
SX1 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |