Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR
A3000 IS | F300EXR |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon A3000 IS
F300EXR | A3000 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
A3000 IS | F300EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $240 | $280 |