Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm X30

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.