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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 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
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3100 IS grades vs the Fujifilm XP80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm XP80

 A3100 IS Fujifilm XP80 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm XP80 A3100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP80

 A3100 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS features outer 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 XP80 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS vs the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm XP80
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm XP80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 165 grams (0.36 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 210 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $159 $149