Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is fairly comparable but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A3100 IS was brought out 9 months later than the Fujifilm F200EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3100 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F200EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm F200EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS vs the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The A3100 IS comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer A3100 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.