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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
FujiFilm T300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the FujiFilm T300

 A3100 IS T300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon A3100 IS

 T300 A3100 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm T300

 A3100 IS T300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and T300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
36
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujiFilm FinePix T300
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