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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A3100 IS was released 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3100 IS scores against the Fujifilm X20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 A3100 IS Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm X20 A3100 IS 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm X20

 A3100 IS Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm X20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The A3100 IS features the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery power (270 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
good battery power (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/1000s
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 353 grams (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $159 $500