Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm XP90

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon 1100D and Fujifilm XP90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the 1100D (APS-C) and Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1100D was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XP90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm XP90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1100D grades against the Fujifilm XP90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1100D and Fujifilm XP90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1100D Gallery and Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1100D features outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP90 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 1100D and the Fujifilm XP90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and Fujifilm XP90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and Fujifilm XP90.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1100D with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP90 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older 1100D will be behind in sensor technology.