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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 24 months later than the JZ500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX150 IS scores against the JZ500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX150 IS JZ500 
AnnouncedMay 2012June 2010Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX150 IS

 JZ500 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX150 IS JZ500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS and the JZ500.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and JZ500 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and JZ500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX150 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others (306g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (130 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
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 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 life 130 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $230