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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm JX550 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the N100 matches up against the Fujifilm JX550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 N100 Fujifilm JX550 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon N100

 Fujifilm JX550 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Fujifilm JX550

 N100 Fujifilm JX550 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the N100 vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and Fujifilm JX550 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm JX550 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher N100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (289g)
56
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
65
good battery life (330 CIPA)
features focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (289g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (113g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
34
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging details
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
comes with external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot N100Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $200