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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was revealed 6 months after the Fujifilm Z35 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm Z35

 A3100 IS Fujifilm Z35 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm Z35 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm Z35

 A3100 IS Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z35 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS and the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm Z35 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm Z35.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3100 IS to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $159 $130