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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Launched January 2010
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was announced 12 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3100 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 A3100 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm S8100fd A3100 IS 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 A3100 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS provides exterior 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 S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 94 and 75 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A3100 IS to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer A3100 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 model NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $159 $300