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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm JZ100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 18 months after the Fujifilm JZ100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX160 IS grades vs the Fujifilm JZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX160 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX160 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS features physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX160 IS against the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
69
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $190