Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1

Below, we will be matching up the Canon A3300 IS versus Fujifilm X-A1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm X-A1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Fujifilm X-A1. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon A3300 IS versus Fujifilm X-A1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3300 IS against the Fujifilm X-A1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and Fujifilm X-A1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The A3300 IS has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.