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Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2011
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Replaced the Canon 1000D
  • Renewed by Canon 1200D
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 1100D and Fujifilm J30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1100D (APS-C) and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1100D was released 21 months after the Fujifilm J30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1100D scores versus the Fujifilm J30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Fujifilm J30

 1100D Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedApril 2011July 2009Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon 1100D

 Fujifilm J30 1100D 

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Fujifilm J30

 1100D Fujifilm J30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1100D comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1100D and Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1100D compared to the Fujifilm J30.

Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and Fujifilm J30 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and Fujifilm J30.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 1100D features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The newer 1100D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography advice
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Street photography factors
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (700 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1100D
Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
53
great battery life (700 shots)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (700 shots)
small screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging factors
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging factors
22
features face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon 1100D vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Fujifilm J30
 Canon EOS 1100DFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2011-04-13 2009-07-22
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4272 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E10 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $150