Clicky

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 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 JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3100 IS versus Fujifilm JX370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The A3100 IS was manufactured 19 months prior to the Fujifilm JX370 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3100 IS matches up against the Fujifilm JX370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm JX370

 A3100 IS Fujifilm JX370 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm JX370 A3100 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm JX370

 A3100 IS Fujifilm JX370 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS has got 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) whilst the Fujifilm JX370 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3100 IS versus Fujifilm JX370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS vs the Fujifilm JX370.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm JX370 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm JX370.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX370 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
Photography Glossary

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 190 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $159 $159