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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm JX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX600 HS scores against the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SX600 HS Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm JX500 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm JX500

 SX600 HS Fujifilm JX500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS and the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (188 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
68
lighter than competition (113g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro 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 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 290 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $90