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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

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
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the Fujifilm XF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up against the Fujifilm XF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm XF1 Fujifilm JZ100 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm XF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the Fujifilm XF1.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm JZ100 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (255 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (255 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm XF1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Fujifilm XF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 255 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $190 $380