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Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Announced January 2011
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A3300 IS versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 7 months after the JZ500 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3300 IS grades vs the JZ500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 A3300 IS JZ500 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A3300 IS

 JZ500 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 A3300 IS JZ500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3300 IS versus FujiFilm JZ500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS vs the JZ500.

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and JZ500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and JZ500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A3300 IS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called as - FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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)
Physical 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 pictures -
Battery form 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $230