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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Older Model is Canon S95
  • New Model is Canon S110
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon S100 and Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is very well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was launched within a month of the Fujifilm JX500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S100 scores against the Fujifilm JX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Fujifilm JX500

		

		

			
 S100 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon S100

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX500 S100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S100 and Fujifilm JX500

		

		

			
 S100 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedDecember 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S100 enjoys outside 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) while the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon S100 and Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S100 against the Fujifilm JX500.
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and Fujifilm JX500.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm JX500 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon S100 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
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 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon S100
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
55
 lighter than competitors (113 grams)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
32
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
31
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon S100
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
61
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
68
 lighter than competitors (113g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
51
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (200 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse recording
33
 rather wide (26mm)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon S100 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
36
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
28
 rather wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors (113g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot S100Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 images -
Style 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $429 $90