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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon N100 and Fujifilm X-A1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was introduced 2 months after the Fujifilm X-A1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the N100 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 N100 Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon N100

 Fujifilm X-A1 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Fujifilm X-A1

 N100 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014November 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the N100 and the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-A1 will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
34
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography advice
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (289g)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
54
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography highlights
65
better than average battery life (330 shots)
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (289 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
34
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
includes mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors in class (289g)
31
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone support
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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon PowerShot N100Fujifilm X-A1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Fujifilm X-A1
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-11-30
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 -
Total lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $329