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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm A100
(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
  • Released February 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A2500 versus Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was introduced 4 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2500 grades vs the Fujifilm A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm A100

 A2500 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm A100 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm A100

 A2500 Fujifilm A100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2500 versus Fujifilm A100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A2500 compared to the Fujifilm A100.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and Fujifilm A100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and Fujifilm A100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2500 to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent A2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
33
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography features
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (135g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors (124g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
lighter than competitors (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-02-04
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $109 $0