Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizes.

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The A2100 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm F800EXR which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F800EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS features external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F800EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A2100 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm F800EXR will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.