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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 12 months after the Fujifilm A100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3000 IS scores versus the Fujifilm A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 A3000 IS Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Fujifilm A100 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm A100

 A3000 IS Fujifilm A100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS provides external dimensions 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 A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS and the Fujifilm A100.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm A100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern A3000 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm A100 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
lighter than competition (124 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-02-04
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 165g (0.36 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $240 $0