Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F770EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2100 IS grades against the Fujifilm F770EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS provides external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm F770EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS against the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A2100 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm F770EXR will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.