Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JX500
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm JX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was revealed 18 months after the Fujifilm JX500 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX160 IS grades vs the Fujifilm JX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm JX500
SX160 IS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm JX500 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm JX500
SX160 IS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS comes with external measurements 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 JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm JX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm JX500.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | 380 shots | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $199 | $90 |