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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
Photography Glossary

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX500 IS versus FujiFilm JX350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the JX350 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 20 months later than the JX350 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the JX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm JX350

 SX500 IS JX350 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Canon SX500 IS

 JX350 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm JX350

 SX500 IS JX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX350 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS versus FujiFilm JX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS and the JX350.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and JX350 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and JX350.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX500 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography features
44
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (195 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm JX350
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX350
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX350
Also called - FinePix JX355
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 195 photographs 180 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $200