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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out at a similar time to the Fujifilm Z30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1100 IS grades against the Fujifilm Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 A1100 IS Fujifilm Z30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 A1100 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 A1100 IS Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS comes with physical 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 Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm Z30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS and the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A1100 IS to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
26
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (110g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
56
lighter than competitors (110g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 3s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set 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, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $160 $150