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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3300 IS was released 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 A3300 IS Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon A3300 IS

 Fujifilm X30 A3300 IS 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm X30

 A3300 IS Fujifilm X30 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS offers external 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 X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm X30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS versus the Fujifilm X30.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3300 IS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3300 IS will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
focusing manually
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than average (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
better than average battery (470 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (423 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (423g)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Fujifilm X30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 423 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $499