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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 2 months later than the Fujifilm JZ100 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2300 matches up vs the Fujifilm JZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 A2300 Fujifilm JZ100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon A2300

 Fujifilm JZ100 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm JZ100

 A2300 Fujifilm JZ100 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm JZ100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A2300 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
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resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
31
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot A2300Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $139 $190