Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is very close but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A2100 IS was introduced 17 months prior to the F300EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2100 IS grades versus the F300EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS has got external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS versus the F300EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and F300EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and F300EXR.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The A2100 IS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.