Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3100 IS was introduced 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm F600 EXR making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3100 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS features external 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) while the Fujifilm F600 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3100 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.