Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was announced 12 months prior to the JX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3100 IS grades vs the JX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS against the JX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and JX300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and JX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JX300 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.