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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 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
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was launched 3 years prior to the FX90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1100 IS scores vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Panasonic FX90

 A1100 IS FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon A1100 IS

 FX90 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic FX90

 A1100 IS FX90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor 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") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS vs the FX90.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and FX90.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 150g (0.33 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 200 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $227