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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
Photography Glossary

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A1100 IS was released 6 years before the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 A1100 IS Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm X30 A1100 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2014February 2009Fresher by 67 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm X30

 A1100 IS Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS offers outer 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 X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS against the Fujifilm X30.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm X30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The A1100 IS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
better than average battery (470 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
58
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
34
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 423 gr (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $160 $499