Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300
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37 Features
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed December 2011
- Earlier Model is Canon S95
- Successor is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix JX305

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is pretty close but the S100 (1/1.7") and JX300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

The S100 was manufactured 12 months later than the JX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S100 grades vs the JX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the FujiFilm JX300
S100 | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon S100
JX300 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and FujiFilm JX300
S100 | JX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 offers external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 vs the JX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and JX300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and JX300.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm JX300 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JX305 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-12-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1800s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | 180 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $429 | $110 |