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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm JV150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was launched very close to the Fujifilm JV150 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3100 IS grades versus the Fujifilm JV150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm JV150

 A3100 IS Fujifilm JV150 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm JV150 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm JV150

 A3100 IS Fujifilm JV150 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS has physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JV150 has dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS versus the Fujifilm JV150.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm JV150 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm JV150.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JV150 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JV150
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than others (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JV150
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
25
lighter than others (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm JV150
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix JV150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix JV150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $159 $0