Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2009

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A2300 versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2300 was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2300 grades vs the Fujifilm Z30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm Z30
A2300 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A2300
Fujifilm Z30 | A2300 |
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm Z30
A2300 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Canon A2300 versus Fujifilm Z30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A2300 against the Fujifilm Z30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and Fujifilm Z30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and Fujifilm Z30.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2300 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A2300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-17 |
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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 3 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $139 | $150 |