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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very well matched but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3000 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3000 IS scores versus the Fujifilm X20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 A3000 IS Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Fujifilm X20 A3000 IS 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010Fresher by 40 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm X20

 A3000 IS Fujifilm X20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS offers external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS vs the Fujifilm X20.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm X20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3000 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X20 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery life (270 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
great battery life (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (353g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (353g)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 353 gr (0.78 lb)
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 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 life - 270 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $500