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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm JZ100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX500 IS was revealed 8 months after the Fujifilm JZ100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm JZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX500 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX500 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ100 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (195 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (195 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (129 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (195 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $190