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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 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 X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is fairly close but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") posses different sensor size.

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores against the Fujifilm X20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 A1100 IS Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm X20 A1100 IS 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2009Fresher by 51 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm X20

 A1100 IS Fujifilm X20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm X20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS versus the Fujifilm X20.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm X20.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The A1100 IS comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The older A1100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
60
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (353g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (270 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm X20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 353g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 life - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $500