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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 15 months later than the Fujifilm JZ100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX280 HS grades against the Fujifilm JZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX280 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2012More recent by 15 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX280 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ100 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (233g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (129g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
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 12MP 14MP
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 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 233g (0.51 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 pictures -
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $325 $190