Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Here, we will be matching up the Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the N100 scores vs the Fujifilm X-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has proportions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Analyze the Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the N100 compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 89 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The N100 contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The younger N100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.