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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm JX370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JX370 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A1100 IS scores versus the Fujifilm JX370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm JX370

 A1100 IS Fujifilm JX370 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm JX370 A1100 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm JX370

 A1100 IS Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider 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") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX370 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm JX370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the Fujifilm JX370.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm JX370 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm JX370.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX370 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm JX370 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-08-11
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 190 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
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