Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon A1100 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is very comparable but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A1100 IS was launched 17 months before the F300EXR making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1100 IS scores versus the F300EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS versus the F300EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and F300EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and F300EXR.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The A1100 IS provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The older A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.