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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A2300 versus Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced 6 months after the Fujifilm XP30 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2300 grades vs the Fujifilm XP30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm XP30

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon A2300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm XP30

		

		

			
 A2300 Fujifilm XP30 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2300 versus Fujifilm XP30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 compared to the Fujifilm XP30.
Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and Fujifilm XP30 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and Fujifilm XP30.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2300 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
34
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
28
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A2300 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
56
 lighter than competition (125g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
32
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
66
 lighter than competition (125g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
 weather proofing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (200 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery pack (200 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 provides face detection focus
 lighter than competition (125g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone socket
29
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot A2300Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 210 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $240