Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm X30

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.