Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm A100

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm A100, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X II was announced 7 years later than the Fujifilm A100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1D X II matches up vs the Fujifilm A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II & Fujifilm FinePix A100. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D X II Gallery & Fujifilm A100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D X II has external dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm A100 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 1D X II vs the Fujifilm A100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D X II and Fujifilm A100 is 50 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X II and Fujifilm A100.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D X II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D X II will provide more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 1D X II provides an advantage in sensor technology.