Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500
A2100 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A2100 IS
JZ500 | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
A2100 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Canon A2100 IS versus FujiFilm JZ500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |