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Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 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 T300
(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 (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
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Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1100 IS versus FujiFilm T300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was released 3 years earlier than the T300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1100 IS grades versus the T300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the FujiFilm T300

 A1100 IS T300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon A1100 IS

 T300 A1100 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and FujiFilm T300

 A1100 IS T300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the FujiFilm T300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1100 IS versus FujiFilm T300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS and the T300.

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and T300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and T300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
36
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Alternative name - FinePix T305
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
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/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 180 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $250