Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm Z35
A2100 IS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon A2100 IS
Fujifilm Z35 | A2100 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm Z35
A2100 IS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm Z35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | |
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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 |