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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced at a similar time to the JZ300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3000 IS grades against the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A3000 IS JZ300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A3000 IS

 JZ300 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 A3000 IS JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS and the JZ300.

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and JZ300 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and JZ300.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Other name - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type 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 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 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $240 $180