Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm JX500
SX600 HS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm JX500 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm JX500
SX600 HS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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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 |