Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170
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![Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS/Canon-A3100-IS-front.jpg)
![Fujifilm FinePix A170 front Fujifilm FinePix A170 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-A170/Fujifilm-A170-front.jpg)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced July 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The A3100 IS was revealed 6 months after the Fujifilm A170 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm A170
A3100 IS | Fujifilm A170 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A3100 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm A170
A3100 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS versus the Fujifilm A170.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-A170-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-A170-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm A170.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3100 IS to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-A170-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-A170-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2748 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $159 | $80 |