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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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 X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
Photography Glossary

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3100 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3100 IS scores versus the Fujifilm X30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 A3100 IS Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm X30 A3100 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm X30

 A3100 IS Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm X30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the Fujifilm X30.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm X30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A3100 IS offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (423g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (423 grams)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm X30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 423g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 470 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-95
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/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $159 $499