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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Launched February 2009
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2100 IS versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 16 months earlier than the JZ500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2100 IS matches up against the JZ500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 A2100 IS JZ500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A2100 IS

 JZ500 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 A2100 IS JZ500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the JZ500.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and JZ500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and JZ500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
31
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called - FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
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 1 1
Price at release $220 $230