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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Launched February 2009
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was released 4 years before the Fujifilm T550 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1100 IS grades versus the Fujifilm T550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 A1100 IS Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm T550 A1100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm T550

 A1100 IS Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS against the Fujifilm T550.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm T550.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
75
lighter than competitors (136g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (136g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $160