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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Released February 2009
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 11 months prior to the JZ300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades against the JZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A2100 IS JZ300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A2100 IS

 JZ300 A2100 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 A2100 IS JZ300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm JZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS versus the JZ300.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and JZ300 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and JZ300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $220 $180