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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm JZ500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 3 months after the JZ500 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS grades versus the JZ500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX130 IS JZ500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX130 IS

 JZ500 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX130 IS JZ500 
LaunchedAugust 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS against the JZ500.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and JZ500 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and JZ500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
61
lighter than competition (308g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $230