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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 6 years later than the JZ500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX730 HS scores versus the JZ500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX730 HS JZ500 
AnnouncedApril 2017June 2010Fresher by 83 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX730 HS

 JZ500 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX730 HS JZ500 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the JZ500.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and JZ500 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and JZ500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to show more detail having its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
48
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (250 shots)
no Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called as - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 input
Headphone input
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 300g (0.66 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $230