Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ505

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX170 IS and 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 SX170 IS (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the JZ500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades against the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500
SX170 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX170 IS
JZ500 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
SX170 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JZ500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS and the JZ500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and JZ500 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and JZ500.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
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 | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 251 gr (0.55 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $230 |