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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 5 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm JZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX230 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX230 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS vs the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors (223 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (129g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 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
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $190