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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Released February 2009
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z35 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2100 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Z35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm Z35

 A2100 IS Fujifilm Z35 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon A2100 IS

 Fujifilm Z35 A2100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm Z35

 A2100 IS Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS features physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z35 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm Z35 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm Z35.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2100 IS to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography details
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $220 $130