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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Released February 2009
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was launched 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm A170 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores against the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 A1100 IS Fujifilm A170 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm A170 A1100 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm A170

 A1100 IS Fujifilm A170 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the Fujifilm A170.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm A170.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A1100 IS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 150g (0.33 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 -
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 Single Single
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