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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 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 Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon A3300 IS versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 23 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3300 IS scores against the Fujifilm Z30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 A3300 IS Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A3300 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 A3300 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors (110g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
25
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 149g (0.33 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $150