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Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Photography Glossary

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A1100 IS versus FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 11 months before the JZ300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the JZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A1100 IS JZ300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A1100 IS

 JZ300 A1100 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 A1100 IS JZ300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1100 IS versus FujiFilm JZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS against the JZ300.

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and JZ300 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and JZ300.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
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has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $180