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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon S95
  • Newer Model is Canon S110
FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S100 JV100 
ReleasedDecember 2011February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon S100

 JV100 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and FujiFilm JV100

 S100 JV100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100 size comparison

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

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography advice
FujiFilm JV100 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
55
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
56
lighter than competitors (126g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
23
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
25
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and FujiFilm JV100
 Canon PowerShot S100FujiFilm FinePix JV100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 FujiFilm FinePix JV100
Alternate name - FinePix JV105
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $429 $99