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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 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
  • Revealed February 2009
FujiFilm Z70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the FujiFilm Z70

 A2100 IS Z70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon A2100 IS

 Z70 A2100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm Z70

 A2100 IS Z70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography features
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm Z70 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography information
31
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and FujiFilm Z70
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z70
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