Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix JX305

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was introduced 22 months before the JX300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up against the JX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the FujiFilm JX300
A2100 IS | JX300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A2100 IS
JX300 | A2100 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm JX300
A2100 IS | JX300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS against the JX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and JX300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and JX300.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Also called as | - | FinePix JX305 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1800s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 180 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $220 | $110 |