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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 3 years after the JZ500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX160 IS grades vs the JZ500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX160 IS JZ500 
RevealedJune 2013June 2010More modern by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX160 IS

 JZ500 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX160 IS JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS features outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS vs the JZ500.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and JZ500 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and JZ500.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
69
good battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 life 380 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $230