Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A3000 IS was announced 18 months before the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3000 IS grades versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A3000 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.