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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Fujifilm A100
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX210 IS Fujifilm A100 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm A100 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A100

 SX210 IS Fujifilm A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm A100 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
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