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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3000 IS was released 19 months before the Fujifilm XP30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3000 IS grades vs the Fujifilm XP30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm XP30

 A3000 IS Fujifilm XP30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Fujifilm XP30 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP30

 A3000 IS Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys external 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 XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm XP30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS vs the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP30 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-08-16
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $240 $240