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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 3 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A1300 matches up against the Fujifilm Z30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Fujifilm Z30

 A1300 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A1300

 Fujifilm Z30 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm Z30

 A1300 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm Z30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1300 versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A1300 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent A1300 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot A1300Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 3s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $150