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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3100 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm XP30

 A3100 IS Fujifilm XP30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm XP30 A3100 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP30

 A3100 IS Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3100 IS versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP30 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP30 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $159 $240