Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Announced June 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix JZ505

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon N100 and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and JZ500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The N100 was announced 3 years after the JZ500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the N100 matches up vs the JZ500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the FujiFilm JZ500
N100 | JZ500 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 44 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon N100
JZ500 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and FujiFilm JZ500
N100 | JZ500 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N100 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 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).
See the Canon N100 and FujiFilm JZ500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the N100 against the JZ500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and JZ500 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and JZ500.
All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm JZ500 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent N100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Also called as | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 289g (0.64 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Physical 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-12L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $349 | $230 |