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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Released February 2009
Fujifilm Z37
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 A1100 IS Fujifilm Z37 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 A1100 IS 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 A1100 IS Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography details
26
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
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