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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Announced February 2009
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm XP150, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm XP150 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm XP150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm XP150

 A2100 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon A2100 IS

 Fujifilm XP150 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm XP150

 A2100 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS has exterior 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) while the Fujifilm XP150 has dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm XP150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS and the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm XP150 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP150 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
31
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $220 $260