Canon S100 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon S100 versus Fujifilm F900EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was introduced 13 months earlier than the Fujifilm F900EXR making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S100 scores versus the Fujifilm F900EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S100 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon S100 versus Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and Fujifilm F900EXR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and Fujifilm F900EXR.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S100 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.