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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 8 months later than the JZ500 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX220 HS matches up against the JZ500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX220 HS JZ500 
ReleasedFebruary 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX220 HS

 JZ500 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX220 HS JZ500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS has outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS versus the JZ500.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and JZ500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and JZ500.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX220 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
relatively 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 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon SX220 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon SX220 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 - 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $230