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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Launched January 2010
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Photography Glossary

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A3100 IS versus FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced at a similar time to the JZ300 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3100 IS grades vs the JZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A3100 IS JZ300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A3100 IS

 JZ300 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 A3100 IS JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS against the JZ300.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and JZ300 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and JZ300.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-8L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $159 $180