Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is relatively similar but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor size.

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The A3000 IS was revealed 6 months later than the F70EXR so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3000 IS scores versus the F70EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F70EXR has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the F70EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and F70EXR is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and F70EXR.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A3000 IS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult.