Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Fujifilm X-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm X-S1
A2100 IS | Fujifilm X-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon A2100 IS
Fujifilm X-S1 | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm X-S1
A2100 IS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
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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 |