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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon S100
(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
FujiFilm JX300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S100 JX300 
RevealedDecember 2011January 2011More recent by 12 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon S100

 JX300 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and FujiFilm JX300

 S100 JX300 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

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

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S100
Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
32
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
36
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot S100FujiFilm FinePix JX300
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