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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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 T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3100 IS versus Fujifilm T500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the Fujifilm T500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3100 IS scores against the Fujifilm T500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 A3100 IS Fujifilm T500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm T500 A3100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm T500

 A3100 IS Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has physical measurements 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 T500 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS against the Fujifilm T500.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm T500.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 format Motion JPEG H.264, 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 165g (0.36 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $159 $0