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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A2300 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is relatively close but the A2300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A2300 was unveiled 2 months later than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2300 grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 A2300 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon A2300

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR A2300 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 A2300 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2300 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A2300 vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A2300 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography highlights
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lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (125 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Canon PowerShot A2300Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 shots 220 shots
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, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $139 $0