Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm JX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 3 years after the Fujifilm JX500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX610 HS scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS and the Fujifilm JX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.