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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Announced February 2009
Fujifilm A100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 A2100 IS Fujifilm A100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon A2100 IS

 Fujifilm A100 A2100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm A100

 A2100 IS Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
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