Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Launched August 2009
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and JZ500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

The SX120 IS was released 10 months earlier than the JZ500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX120 IS scores against the JZ500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500
SX120 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX120 IS
JZ500 | SX120 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
SX120 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS vs the JZ500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and JZ500 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and JZ500.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the FujiFilm JZ500 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $249 | $230 |