Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z30

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon S100 versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S100 scores versus the Fujifilm Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The complete galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon S100 versus Fujifilm Z30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 and the Fujifilm Z30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and Fujifilm Z30.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon S100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent S100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.