Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Released August 2011
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX500 IS was manufactured 13 months later than the Fujifilm JX370 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores against the Fujifilm JX370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX370. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm JX370
SX500 IS | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | August 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon SX500 IS
Fujifilm JX370 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX370
SX500 IS | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX370 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS against the Fujifilm JX370.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX370 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX370.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-08-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1800 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 | ||
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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 photos | 190 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $159 |