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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
24
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX10 IS versus FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX10 IS was brought out 17 months prior to the JZ500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX10 IS grades versus the JZ500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX10 IS JZ500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX10 IS

 JZ500 SX10 IS 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX10 IS JZ500 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS offers external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS versus FujiFilm JZ500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the JZ500.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and JZ500 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and JZ500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
includes face detection autofocus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
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really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 600 grams (1.32 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $275 $230