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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 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 T550 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm T550 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A2100 IS grades vs the Fujifilm T550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 A2100 IS Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon A2100 IS

 Fujifilm T550 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm T550

 A2100 IS Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS against the Fujifilm T550.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm T550.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography information
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $220 $160