Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm Z30

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm Z30, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X II was announced 7 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1D X II scores against the Fujifilm Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D X II Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X II has got physical measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm Z30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1D X II and the Fujifilm Z30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and Fujifilm Z30 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X II and Fujifilm Z30.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D X II will give extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer 1D X II should have an advantage in sensor tech.