Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
- New Model is Fujifilm XP90

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm XP80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was unveiled 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3000 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XP80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Fujifilm XP80. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm XP80
A3000 IS | Fujifilm XP80 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon A3000 IS
Fujifilm XP80 | A3000 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP80
A3000 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP80 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm XP80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS against the Fujifilm XP80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP80.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP80 to render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Fujifilm XP80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $240 | $149 |