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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Launched January 2010
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3100 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm JZ100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3100 IS scores vs the Fujifilm JZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 A3100 IS Fujifilm JZ100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm JZ100 A3100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100

 A3100 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS has got outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3100 IS and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition (129g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-01-05
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen 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 speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 file 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 grams (0.36 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-8L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $159 $190