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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is fairly similar but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") have different sensor sizing.

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 5 years before the Fujifilm X20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2100 IS scores versus the Fujifilm X20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 A2100 IS Fujifilm X20 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A2100 IS

 Fujifilm X20 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2009More recent by 51 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm X20

 A2100 IS Fujifilm X20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS offers physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm X20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the Fujifilm X20.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm X20.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The A2100 IS has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
26
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
good battery pack (270 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
31
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/1000s
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 353 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 - 270 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $220 $500