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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 4 years later than the JZ500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX710 HS scores vs the JZ500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX710 HS JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2010More recent by 56 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX710 HS

 JZ500 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX710 HS JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS and the JZ500.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and JZ500 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and JZ500.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
47
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
66
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 230 shots -
Form 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $230