Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was introduced 17 months later than the Fujifilm A100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX210 IS scores vs the Fujifilm A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm A100
SX210 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm A100 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A100
SX210 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS versus the Fujifilm A100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm A100.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 pounds) | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $226 | $0 |