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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Announced February 2009
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm JX550 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm JX550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm JX550

 A1100 IS Fujifilm JX550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm JX550 A1100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm JX550

 A1100 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
34
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $200