Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm JX500
SX210 IS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm JX500 | SX210 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm JX500
SX210 IS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $226 | $90 |