Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm JZ100
SX280 HS | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm JZ100 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm JZ100
SX280 HS | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | |
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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 |