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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX120 IS JZ500 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX120 IS

 JZ500 SX120 IS 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX120 IS JZ500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (285 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (285 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (285g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
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