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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JV100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the JV100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 2 years later than the JV100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX240 HS scores vs the JV100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm JV100

 SX240 HS JV100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon SX240 HS

 JV100 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JV100

 SX240 HS JV100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm JV100 has specifications of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JV100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS and the JV100.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and JV100 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and JV100.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX240 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
37
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography info
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition in class (224g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competition (126g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm JV100
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujiFilm FinePix JV100
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS FujiFilm FinePix JV100
Also called as - FinePix JV105
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 230 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $99