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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Successor is Canon S110
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was launched at a similar time to the Fujifilm JX550 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S100 grades vs the Fujifilm JX550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Fujifilm JX550

		

		

			
 S100 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon S100

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX550 S100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S100 and Fujifilm JX550

		

		

			
 S100 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedDecember 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S100 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S100 against the Fujifilm JX550.
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and Fujifilm JX550.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm JX550 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon S100 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
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 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon S100 Sports photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
32
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 bad battery (200 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
32
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
61
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery (200 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S100 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
50
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 bad battery (200 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon S100 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
36
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone port
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic jack
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot S100Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-12-22 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical 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 score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $429 $200