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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
Fujifilm A170
(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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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 A3100 IS Fujifilm A170 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm A170 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm A170

 A3100 IS Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
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
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