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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 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 XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A2100 IS versus FujiFilm XP10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 11 months prior to the XP10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2100 IS scores vs the XP10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the FujiFilm XP10

 A2100 IS XP10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon A2100 IS

 XP10 A2100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm XP10

 A2100 IS XP10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS offers outer measurements 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 XP10 has dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS and the XP10.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and XP10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and XP10.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm XP10 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
environment proof
lighter than others (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
lighter than others (135g)
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography information
32
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
27
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
25
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Also called as - FinePix XP11
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-02-02
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 135 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $220 $175