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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 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 XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A1100 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XP50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm XP50

 A1100 IS Fujifilm XP50 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm XP50 A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern 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 XP50

 A1100 IS Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm XP50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 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 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 life - 220 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $180