Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37
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34 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched July 2009
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A1100 IS was unveiled 5 months prior to the Fujifilm Z37 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1100 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Z37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The full galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm Z37
A1100 IS | Fujifilm Z37 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A1100 IS
Fujifilm Z37 | A1100 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z37
A1100 IS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | July 2009 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm Z37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS against the Fujifilm Z37.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z37.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A1100 IS to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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 distance | 3cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 3 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
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 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-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $160 | $130 |