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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) is very similar but the A1300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The A1300 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon A1300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1300 grades vs the Fujifilm X-T1 IR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A1300 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Canon A1300

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A1300 
LaunchedAugust 2015February 2012More recent by 42 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A1300 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 93 and 79 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The A1300 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older A1300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
33
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
28
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon PowerShot A1300Fujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-07 2015-08-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 440g (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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 350 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $1,299