Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP50
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched December 2011
- Succeeded the Canon S95
- Later Model is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Launched January 2012
- Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
- Successor is Fujifilm XP60
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very close but the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S100 was unveiled within a month of the Fujifilm XP50 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S100 scores against the Fujifilm XP50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Fujifilm XP50
S100 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon S100
Fujifilm XP50 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Fujifilm XP50
S100 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Launched | December 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP50 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S100 versus the Fujifilm XP50.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and Fujifilm XP50 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and Fujifilm XP50.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XP50 will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-12-22 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $429 | $180 |