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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
FujiFilm JX300
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 A2100 IS JX300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A2100 IS

 JX300 A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 A2100 IS JX300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
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features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
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