Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.