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Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
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Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon N100 and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and JZ300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was unveiled 3 years after the JZ300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the N100 matches up vs the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 N100 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon N100

 JZ300 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and FujiFilm JZ300

 N100 JZ300 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N100 offers external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the N100 against the JZ300.

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and JZ300 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and JZ300.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The N100 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent N100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (289g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
65
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (289g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
61
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
34
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot N100FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot N100 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 330 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $349 $180