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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR 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 F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3100 IS was introduced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm F770EXR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3100 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F770EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 A3100 IS Fujifilm F770EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm F770EXR A3100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR

 A3100 IS Fujifilm F770EXR 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS and the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A3100 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (234 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than others (234 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
49
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F770EXR
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix F770EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $159 $480