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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Fujifilm J30
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 A1100 IS Fujifilm J30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm J30 A1100 IS 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm J30

 A1100 IS Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm J30
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size 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 J30
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
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