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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1100 IS grades against the Fujifilm JZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 A1100 IS Fujifilm JZ100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm JZ100 A1100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100

 A1100 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
26
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than others in class (129g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 grams (0.33 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $190