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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs

Canon S100
(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
  • Released December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Later Model is Canon S110
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon S100 versus Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z35 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S100 grades against the Fujifilm Z35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S100 Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedDecember 2011July 2009More recent by 30 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon S100

 Fujifilm Z35 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Fujifilm Z35

 S100 Fujifilm Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z35 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 and the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and Fujifilm Z35 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and Fujifilm Z35.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon S100 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography features
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
61
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging factors
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot S100Fujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $429 $130