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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP150 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3100 IS scores versus the Fujifilm XP150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm XP150

 A3100 IS Fujifilm XP150 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm XP150 A3100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP150

 A3100 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS comes with exterior 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 XP150 has proportions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS and the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP150 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP150.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP150 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP150 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 life - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $159 $260