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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JV100 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the JV100 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The JV100 was released 3 years before the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JV100 grades versus the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 JV100 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the FujiFilm JV100

 XZ-2 iHS JV100 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2010More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 JV100 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 has external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JV100 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JV100 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The JV100 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
56
lighter than competitors (126g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (346g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
36
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (346g)
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 346g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $450