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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 2 years after the JZ300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX500 IS JZ300 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX500 IS

 JZ300 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX500 IS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS against the JZ300.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and JZ300 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and JZ300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
45
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (195 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
60
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (195 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (195 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $180