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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 4 years later than the JZ500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS grades vs the JZ500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX400 IS JZ500 
RevealedJuly 2014June 2010More recent by 51 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX400 IS

 JZ500 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX400 IS JZ500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS against the JZ500.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and JZ500 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and JZ500.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $230