Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500
A1100 IS | JZ500 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A1100 IS
JZ500 | A1100 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
A1100 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |