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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is pretty similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was introduced 4 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G16 matches up vs the Fujifilm A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Fujifilm A100

 G16 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 59 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon G16

 Fujifilm A100 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Fujifilm A100

 G16 Fujifilm A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 vs the Fujifilm A100.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and Fujifilm A100 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and Fujifilm A100.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G16 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent G16 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
49
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (356 grams)
54
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography features
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (360 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography factors
64
good battery power (360 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (356g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
lighter than competition in class (124g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (360 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (356g)
25
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon G16 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot G16Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $0