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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 5 years later than the JZ500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the JZ500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX420 IS JZ500 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2010Fresher by 68 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX420 IS

 JZ500 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX420 IS JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS and the JZ500.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and JZ500 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and JZ500.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
44
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
max frames per second low (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
61
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (195 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 195 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $230