Canon A810 vs Fujifilm XF1

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A810 versus Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") have different sensor sizing.

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The A810 was released 7 months prior to the Fujifilm XF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A810 matches up vs the Fujifilm XF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A810 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon A810 versus Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A810 and the Fujifilm XF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and Fujifilm XF1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and Fujifilm XF1.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A810 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon A810 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.