Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm XP150

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm XP150, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm XP150 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A3300 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP150. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP150 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP150 has specifications of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm XP150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and Fujifilm XP150 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A3300 IS to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.