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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Launched February 2009
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2100 IS grades versus the Fujifilm JZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 A2100 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon A2100 IS

 Fujifilm JZ100 A2100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100

 A2100 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS has physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $220 $190