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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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 X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very close but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A3000 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the A3000 IS scores vs the Fujifilm X30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 A3000 IS Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Fujifilm X30 A3000 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2010Fresher by 56 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm X30

 A3000 IS Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS and the Fujifilm X30.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm X30.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3000 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X30 will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm X30
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than others (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
great battery power (470 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (423 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
25
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)
doesn't have microphone support
34
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (423g)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2014-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 423 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-95
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/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $499