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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JZ200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 8 months after the Fujifilm JZ200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm JZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SX500 IS Fujifilm JZ200 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm JZ200 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JZ200

 SX500 IS Fujifilm JZ200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ200 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the Fujifilm JZ200.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm JZ200.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (195 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (195 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm JZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1600s -
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 135 grams (0.30 lb)
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 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $0