Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300
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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched July 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon A3100 IS versus FujiFilm T300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A3100 IS was unveiled 18 months earlier than the T300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3100 IS scores against the T300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and FujiFilm FinePix T300. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and FujiFilm T300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the FujiFilm T300
A3100 IS | T300 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon A3100 IS
T300 | A3100 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm T300
A3100 IS | T300 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS features outer 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 T300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3100 IS versus FujiFilm T300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the T300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and T300 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and T300.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm T300 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix T300 |
Also called | - | FinePix T305 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 180 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $159 | $250 |