Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3300 IS was revealed 21 months later than the Fujifilm F200EXR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3300 IS grades against the Fujifilm F200EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm F200EXR has sizing of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS versus the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3300 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3300 IS will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.