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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 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
  • Released February 2009
Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm T400, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T400 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 3 years before the Fujifilm T400 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores against the Fujifilm T400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm T400

 A1100 IS Fujifilm T400 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm T400 A1100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm T400

 A1100 IS Fujifilm T400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm T400 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm T400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the Fujifilm T400.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm T400 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm T400.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm T400 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm T400 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm T400 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm T400 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm T400
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix T400
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm FinePix T400
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 180 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC / SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $150