Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm F770EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm F770EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F770EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F770EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm F770EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS and the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A3000 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F770EXR will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.