Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 24 months before the Fujifilm XP50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm XP50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS has got external measurements 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 XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS and the Fujifilm XP50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP50 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.