Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was released about the same time to the Fujifilm A100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A2100 IS scores against the Fujifilm A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm A100
A2100 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon A2100 IS
Fujifilm A100 | A2100 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm A100
A2100 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has got outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the Fujifilm A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm A100.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2100 IS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-02-04 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $220 | $0 |