Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2015
- Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was released 4 years after the JZ500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the JZ500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500
SX610 HS | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX610 HS
JZ500 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
SX610 HS | JZ500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the JZ500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and JZ500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and JZ500.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Also called as | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 191 grams (0.42 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 | 270 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $214 | $230 |