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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 2 months later than the Fujifilm JZ100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades vs the Fujifilm JZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX240 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX240 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (224g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (230 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (129g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 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 230 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $190