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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Released February 2009
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm T500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades vs the Fujifilm T500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 A2100 IS Fujifilm T500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon A2100 IS

 Fujifilm T500 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm T500

 A2100 IS Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS features 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) while the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the Fujifilm T500.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm T500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm T500
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
75
lighter than others (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $220 $0