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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is very comparable but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 3 years before the Fujifilm X10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm X10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm X10

 A3000 IS Fujifilm X10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Fujifilm X10 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2010Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm X10

 A3000 IS Fujifilm X10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS features physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm X10 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS against the Fujifilm X10.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm X10 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm X10.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3000 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X10 will show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm X10
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
great battery pack (270 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (350 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition (350 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujifilm X10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Fujifilm X10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2012-07-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 245
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $240 $600