Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm Z35
A3100 IS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon A3100 IS
Fujifilm Z35 | A3100 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm Z35
A3100 IS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | |
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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 |