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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The A3100 IS was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm XF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3100 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm XF1

 A3100 IS Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm XF1 A3100 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XF1

 A3100 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The A3100 IS contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (255 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (255 grams)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm XF1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm XF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 255 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery ID NB-8L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $159 $380