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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR 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 F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A3000 IS was introduced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm F660EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3000 IS grades versus the Fujifilm F660EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 A3000 IS Fujifilm F660EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Canon A3000 IS

 Fujifilm F660EXR A3000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR

 A3000 IS Fujifilm F660EXR 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F660EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS against the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3000 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (217 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (217g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (217 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujifilm FinePix F660EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 217 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $240 $230