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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm JX370
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm JX370

 SX500 IS Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm JX370 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX370

 SX500 IS Fujifilm JX370 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (195 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (195 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors in class (124g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (195 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix JX370
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