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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 11 months prior to the Fujifilm JX500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX220 HS scores versus the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SX220 HS Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX220 HS

 Fujifilm JX500 SX220 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm JX500

 SX220 HS Fujifilm JX500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS versus Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS against the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and Fujifilm JX500.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (210 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon SX220 HSFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon SX220 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $90