Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm XF1
A3100 IS | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon A3100 IS
Fujifilm XF1 | A3100 IS | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XF1
A3100 IS | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Fujifilm XF1 | |
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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 |