Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm A100
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2300 was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2300 matches up versus the Fujifilm A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Fujifilm FinePix A100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm A100
A2300 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon A2300
Fujifilm A100 | A2300 |
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm A100
A2300 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2300 and the Fujifilm A100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and Fujifilm A100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and Fujifilm A100.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2300 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A2300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $139 | $0 |