Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 3 years later than the JZ500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX600 HS grades vs the JZ500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS versus the JZ500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and JZ500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and JZ500.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.