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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 15 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SX280 HS Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2012Fresher by 15 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm JX500 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm JX500

 SX280 HS Fujifilm JX500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 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).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm JX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS against the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm JX500.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
31
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
61
lighter than competition (233 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
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 (30 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $325 $90