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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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 A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 24 months later than the Fujifilm A100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3300 IS matches up against the Fujifilm A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 A3300 IS Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon A3300 IS

 Fujifilm A100 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm A100

 A3300 IS Fujifilm A100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm A100 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS against the Fujifilm A100.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than others in class (124g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $0