Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2100 IS was released 5 years before the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2100 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F900EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F900EXR will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.