Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm XF1
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2012

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A3300 IS versus Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The A3300 IS was brought out 20 months prior to the Fujifilm XF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3300 IS scores against the Fujifilm XF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Fujifilm XF1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Fujifilm XF1
A3300 IS | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon A3300 IS
Fujifilm XF1 | A3300 IS | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm XF1
A3300 IS | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS features external measurements 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 XF1 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3300 IS versus Fujifilm XF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the Fujifilm XF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and Fujifilm XF1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A3300 IS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon A3300 IS will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Fujifilm XF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Fujifilm XF1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lbs) | 255g (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 199 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NP-50 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $380 |