Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A3100 IS was revealed 18 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A3100 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.