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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 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 X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3300 IS was released 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-E2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3300 IS scores vs the Fujifilm X-E2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Fujifilm X-E2

 A3300 IS Fujifilm X-E2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon A3300 IS

 Fujifilm X-E2 A3300 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm X-E2

 A3300 IS Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS offers outside 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-E2 has dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and Fujifilm X-E2 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and Fujifilm X-E2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A3300 IS comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography information
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
34
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISFujifilm X-E2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Fujifilm X-E2
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-03-05
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $450