Clicky

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX60 HS versus FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SX60 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the JZ500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX60 HS JZ500 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2010Fresher by 52 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX60 HS

 JZ500 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX60 HS JZ500 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX60 HS versus FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS and the JZ500.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and JZ500 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and JZ500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX60 HS to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (650 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
57
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (650 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
62
relatively wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competitors in class (650 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Alternative name - FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-16 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 6.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $549 $230