Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Here is a extended review of the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2100 IS was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm F600 EXR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2100 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outer 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) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS versus the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.