Canon A2100 IS vs Fujifilm XP90

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A2100 IS versus Fujifilm XP90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched 8 years prior to the Fujifilm XP90 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Fujifilm XP90. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. 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) while the Fujifilm XP90 has proportions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and Fujifilm XP90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and Fujifilm XP90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP90 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.