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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 11 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3100 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Z30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 A3100 IS Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 A3100 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has got external 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) while the Fujifilm Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3100 IS vs the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A3100 IS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher A3100 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 3s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model NB-8L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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