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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Launched January 2010
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") have different sensor size.

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm XF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm XF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm XF1

 A3000 IS Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Fujifilm XF1 A3000 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm XF1

 A3000 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS against the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A3000 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm XF1 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (255g)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (255g)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujifilm XF1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Fujifilm XF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 255 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery ID NB-8L NP-50
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
Retail price $240 $380