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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm JZ500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was revealed 2 years after the JZ500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX500 IS scores against the JZ500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX500 IS JZ500 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 27 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX500 IS

 JZ500 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX500 IS JZ500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS vs the JZ500.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and JZ500 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and JZ500.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX500 IS to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (195 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2010-06-16
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 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 functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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