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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 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
  • Launched January 2010
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and JX300 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 12 months earlier than the JX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3000 IS grades against the JX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 A3000 IS JX300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A3000 IS

 JX300 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 A3000 IS JX300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS vs the JX300.

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and JX300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and JX300.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also Known as - FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
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
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $240 $110