Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm S9200

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm S9200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3000 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3000 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S9200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm S9200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS and the Fujifilm S9200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm S9200 is 94 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm S9200.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.