Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm JX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical dimensions 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 JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm JX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS and the Fujifilm JX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.