Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T400
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon A3100 IS versus Fujifilm T400, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T400 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm T400 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3100 IS scores vs the Fujifilm T400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Fujifilm FinePix T400. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm T400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm T400
A3100 IS | Fujifilm T400 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon A3100 IS
Fujifilm T400 | A3100 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm T400
A3100 IS | Fujifilm T400 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm T400 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3100 IS versus Fujifilm T400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the Fujifilm T400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm T400 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm T400.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T400 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T400 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
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 operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 180 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $159 | $150 |