Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JV100

Lets look closer at the Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JV100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the JV100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 3 years later than the JV100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX280 HS matches up against the JV100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & FujiFilm FinePix JV100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & FujiFilm JV100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JV100 has dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the JV100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and JV100 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and JV100.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.