Canon A2100 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS versus FujiFilm Finepix Z90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 22 months prior to the Finepix Z90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the Finepix Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon A2100 IS versus FujiFilm Finepix Z90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the Finepix Z90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and Finepix Z90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and Finepix Z90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.