Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150

Lets look much closer at the Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 24 months before the Fujifilm XP150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP150. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP150 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS offers outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm XP150 has specifications of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS vs the Fujifilm XP150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP150 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP150.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP150 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.