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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon S95
  • New Model is Canon S110
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X20
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was launched 6 months earlier than the Fujifilm X10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S100 grades against the Fujifilm X10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Fujifilm X10

 S100 Fujifilm X10 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon S100

 Fujifilm X10 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Fujifilm X10

 S100 Fujifilm X10 
IntroducedDecember 2011July 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 offers outer measurements 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 X10 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 against the Fujifilm X10.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and Fujifilm X10 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and Fujifilm X10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The S100 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than average (350g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with Fujifilm X10
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (350g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S100
Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
32
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (350 grams)
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot S100Fujifilm X10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Fujifilm X10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2012-07-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.00 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 secs 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 50
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 11.3
DXO Low light rating 153 245
Other
Battery life 200 images 270 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $429 $600