Reasons to choose PowerShot S100
Released in 2011, PowerShot S100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot S100
vs Fujifilm FinePix S205EXR
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot S10048 mm²
FinePix S205EXR- Area ratio
- 1.13:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 13%
The FinePix S205EXR has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot S100MetricFinePix S205EXR
12.1 MPEffective pixels12 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor8 × 6
1.87 µmPixel pitch2 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area4 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density25 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.33
—Maximum video—
198 gWeight865 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-5L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-ion NP-140 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix S205EXR has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot S100 has the lighter body. The PowerShot S100 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot S100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S205EXR
Released in 2009, FinePix S205EXR has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 865 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.