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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A1100 IS was brought out 4 years before the Fujifilm XF1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1100 IS grades against the Fujifilm XF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm XF1

 A1100 IS Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Fujifilm XF1 A1100 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2009More modern by 43 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm XF1

 A1100 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has 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) and the Fujifilm XF1 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS versus Fujifilm XF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A1100 IS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
60
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (255g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (255 grams)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISFujifilm XF1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Fujifilm XF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 gr (0.33 pounds) 255 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 199
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $160 $380