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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 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 XP80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm XP80

 A3000 IS Fujifilm XP80 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Fujifilm XP80 A3000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP80

 A3000 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujifilm XP80
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