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Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Launched February 2009
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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 June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon A1100 IS and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 16 months prior to the JZ500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1100 IS scores versus the JZ500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 A1100 IS JZ500 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A1100 IS

 JZ500 A1100 IS 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 A1100 IS JZ500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1100 IS and FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the JZ500.

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and JZ500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and JZ500.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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)
Physical 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $230