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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is very well matched but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3000 IS was launched 6 months prior to the F300EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3000 IS scores against the F300EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 A3000 IS F300EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon A3000 IS

 F300EXR A3000 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 A3000 IS F300EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A3000 IS against the F300EXR.

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and F300EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and F300EXR.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A3000 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography details
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than others (215g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also called as - FinePix F305EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 ID NB-8L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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