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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 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 Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 5 months prior to the Fujifilm Z35 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A1100 IS grades against the Fujifilm Z35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm Z35

 A1100 IS Fujifilm Z35 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm Z35 A1100 IS 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z35

 A1100 IS Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS offers 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) whilst the Fujifilm Z35 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z35 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A1100 IS to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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