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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was revealed 8 months after the Fujifilm JX500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX500 IS matches up against the Fujifilm JX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SX500 IS Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm JX500 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX500

 SX500 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
45
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (195 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1600s -
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $90