Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A3000 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3000 IS scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm JX500
| A3000 IS | Fujifilm JX500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon A3000 IS
| Fujifilm JX500 | A3000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm JX500
| A3000 IS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS against the Fujifilm JX500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm JX500.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1400s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | NB-8L | NP-45A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $240 | $90 |