Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Introduced January 2009
Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A2100 IS was revealed 2 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2100 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd
A2100 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon A2100 IS
Fujifilm S8100fd | A2100 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
A2100 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | January 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS has got physical 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) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 92 and 75 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2100 IS to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $220 | $300 |