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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 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 SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the Fujifilm A100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX710 HS grades vs the Fujifilm A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX710 HS Fujifilm A100 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX710 HS

 Fujifilm A100 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm A100

 SX710 HS Fujifilm A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS and the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm A100 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm A100 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (269g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $349 $0