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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Photography Glossary

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX280 HS versus FujiFilm JZ500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 2 years later than the JZ500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX280 HS scores vs the JZ500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX280 HS JZ500 
ReleasedMarch 2013June 2010More recent by 34 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX280 HS

 JZ500 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX280 HS JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS versus FujiFilm JZ500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS and the JZ500.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and JZ500 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and JZ500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $325 $230