Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs Fujifilm FinePix A100

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and the Fujifilm FinePix A100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III was introduced in October 2017 and Fujifilm FinePix A100 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Fujifilm FinePix A100.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix A100 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix A100 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Electronic Viewfinder on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix A100.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Fujifilm FinePix A100 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is equipped with DIGIC 7 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Fujifilm FinePix A100 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has an image stabilization with 4 stops of compensation.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III comes with LP-E13L battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Fujifilm FinePix A100 comes with AA alkaline batteries battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot. Fujifilm FinePix A100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix A100. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m at Auto ISO on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and 3.90 m on Fujifilm FinePix A100. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III body has dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01") and Fujifilm FinePix A100 body has dimensions of 92 x 61 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.4 x 0.87"). Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix A100 weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz).

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Fujifilm FinePix A100

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78 mm

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78 mm

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