Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon S100 and FujiFilm JV100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the JV100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and JV100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The S100 was unveiled 23 months later than the JV100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S100 scores vs the JV100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & FujiFilm FinePix JV100. The full galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & FujiFilm JV100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the FujiFilm JV100 has measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 compared to the JV100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and JV100 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and JV100.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The S100 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent S100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.