Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm JZ100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3000 IS scores versus the Fujifilm JZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The full galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100
A3000 IS | Fujifilm JZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon A3000 IS
Fujifilm JZ100 | A3000 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
A3000 IS | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $240 | $190 |