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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 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 XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP70
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3100 IS was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm XP60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3100 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm XP60

 A3100 IS Fujifilm XP60 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm XP60 A3100 IS 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP60

 A3100 IS Fujifilm XP60 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP60 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3100 IS and the Fujifilm XP60.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP60 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP60.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP60 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm XP60 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP60
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP60
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix XP60
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 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 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $159 $180