Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizing.

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The A3000 IS was announced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm F750EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3000 IS grades vs the Fujifilm F750EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm F750EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS against the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3000 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F750EXR will show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind in sensor tech.