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Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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 JZ500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 N100 JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon N100

 JZ500 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and FujiFilm JZ500

 N100 JZ500 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
33
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (289 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
65
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (289 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average in class (289g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon N100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot N100FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
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