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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 18 months before the Fujifilm JX500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX210 IS grades vs the Fujifilm JX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SX210 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm JX500 SX210 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX500

 SX210 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (220 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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