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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm GFX 100S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) posses totally different sensor size.

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The A2100 IS was launched 13 years earlier than the Fujifilm GFX 100S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2100 IS scores vs the Fujifilm GFX 100S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 A2100 IS Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Canon A2100 IS

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A2100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021February 2009Fresher by 145 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k230kCrisper display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm GFX 100S

 A2100 IS Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S has specifications of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm GFX 100S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS and the Fujifilm GFX 100S.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm GFX 100S is 92 and 55 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm GFX 100S.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will render extra detail utilizing its extra 90MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
97
focusing manually
fantastic MP (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
heavier than competitors (900g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
91
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
fantastic MP (102MP)
heavier than competitors (900 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
93
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (900g)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm GFX 100S
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujifilm GFX 100S
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Fujifilm GFX 100S
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-18 2021-01-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 102MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 11648 x 8736
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm G
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 13
Focal length multiplier 5.8 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 900g (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 460 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $220 $5,999