Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix Z71

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon A2100 IS versus FujiFilm Z70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Z70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was launched 11 months before the Z70 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores vs the Z70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & FujiFilm FinePix Z70. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & FujiFilm Z70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the FujiFilm Z70
A2100 IS | Z70 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon A2100 IS
Z70 | A2100 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm Z70
A2100 IS | Z70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the FujiFilm Z70 has measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon A2100 IS versus FujiFilm Z70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS vs the Z70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and Z70 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and Z70.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix Z70 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix Z71 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/4.0-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 185g (0.41 lb) | 124g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $220 | $130 |