Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1100 IS was launched 5 months before the Fujifilm J30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon A1100 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1100 IS scores versus the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Fujifilm FinePix J30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm J30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm J30
A1100 IS | Fujifilm J30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon A1100 IS
Fujifilm J30 | A1100 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm J30
A1100 IS | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | July 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has got external 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 J30 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS and the Fujifilm J30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm J30.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix J30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 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 Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $160 | $150 |