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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX40 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 3 months later than the JZ500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX30 IS matches up against the JZ500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX30 IS JZ500 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX30 IS

 JZ500 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX30 IS JZ500 
IntroducedSeptember 2010June 2010Same age
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the JZ500.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and JZ500 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and JZ500.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (601g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
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good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (601g)
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 gr (1.32 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $230