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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm JX370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JX370 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2100 IS grades versus the Fujifilm JX370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm JX370

 A2100 IS Fujifilm JX370 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon A2100 IS

 Fujifilm JX370 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm JX370

 A2100 IS Fujifilm JX370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outer dimensions 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 JX370 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS and the Fujifilm JX370.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm JX370 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm JX370.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JX370 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition (124g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography features
31
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 190 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $220 $159