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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX200 IS versus FujiFilm JZ500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 13 months before the JZ500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX200 IS scores against the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX200 IS JZ500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX200 IS

 JZ500 SX200 IS 
RevealedJune 2010May 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX200 IS JZ500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus FujiFilm JZ500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS versus the JZ500.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and JZ500 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and JZ500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
62
lighter than competition (247g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 ID NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $230