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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm A150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 12 months after the Fujifilm A150 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3100 IS grades vs the Fujifilm A150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm A150

 A3100 IS Fujifilm A150 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm A150 A3100 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm A150

 A3100 IS Fujifilm A150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm A150 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the Fujifilm A150.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm A150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm A150.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3100 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern A3100 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm A150 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm A150 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm A150 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix A150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 35-140mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $159 $130