Reasons to choose FinePix JZ100
Released in 2012, FinePix JZ100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.4 MP effective resolution, and a 129 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
vs Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
FinePix JZ10031 mm²
FinePix Z900EXR- Area ratio
- 1.08:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7.9%
The FinePix Z900EXR has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix JZ100MetricFinePix Z900EXR
14.4 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.4 × 4.8
1.41 µmPixel pitch1.39 µm
1.98 µm²Pixel area1.92 µm²
50.6 MP/cm²Pixel density52.08 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
129 gWeight141 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NP-45A rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-ion NP-45A battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix Z900EXR has the larger sensor area. The FinePix JZ100 has the lighter body. The FinePix Z900EXR has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix JZ100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix Z900EXR
Released in 2011, FinePix Z900EXR has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 141 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.