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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is relatively similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G11 was manufactured 11 months after the Fujifilm A100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G11 grades vs the Fujifilm A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Fujifilm A100

 G11 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedDecember 2009February 2009Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon G11

 Fujifilm A100 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Fujifilm A100

 G11 Fujifilm A100 
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G11 compared to the Fujifilm A100.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and Fujifilm A100 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and Fujifilm A100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The G11 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger G11 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Street photography factors
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (375 grams)
54
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography info
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography info
56
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (375g)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than average (124g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
59
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (375g)
25
lighter than average (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot G11Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $0