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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm X-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") feature different sensor size.

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm X-S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2100 IS scores versus the Fujifilm X-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm X-S1

 A2100 IS Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon A2100 IS

 Fujifilm X-S1 A2100 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2009More recent by 33 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm X-S1

 A2100 IS Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS has got physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has sizing of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS and the Fujifilm X-S1.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 92 and 52 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm X-S1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The A2100 IS features the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh harder. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (920g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
43
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (920g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
31
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
26
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (920g)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm X-S1
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Fujifilm X-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2011-11-24
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 920 gr (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $220 $399