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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A3100 IS was brought out 4 years before the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3100 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 A3100 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm F900EXR A3100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR

 A3100 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm F900EXR has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3100 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm F900EXR will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix F900EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR II
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 232 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 life - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $159 $380