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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
FujiFilm JZ500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX610 HS JZ500 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2010Newer by 56 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX610 HS

 JZ500 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX610 HS JZ500 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

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

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (191g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (270 shots)
missing Timelapse function
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
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