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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 4 months later than the Fujifilm A100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX200 IS grades vs the Fujifilm A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX200 IS Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm A100 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm A100

 SX200 IS Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedMay 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS and the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX200 IS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm A100 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
62
lighter than others in class (247g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $0