Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor size.

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The A3000 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS scores against the Fujifilm F800EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F800EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS vs the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3000 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.