Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1
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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Fujifilm XF1. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Fujifilm XF1
A1100 IS | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon A1100 IS
Fujifilm XF1 | A1100 IS | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Fujifilm XF1
A1100 IS | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Fujifilm XF1 | |
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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 |