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Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3300 IS and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 12 months after the JZ300 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3300 IS scores vs the JZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A3300 IS JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A3300 IS

 JZ300 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 A3300 IS JZ300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS vs the JZ300.

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and JZ300 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and JZ300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $180