Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500
SX280 HS | JZ500 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX280 HS
JZ500 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
SX280 HS | JZ500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |