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Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
50
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2001
  • Successor is Canon 1D MII
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 1D versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D was manufactured 11 years before the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1D grades vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 1D Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon 1D

 Fujifilm HS30EXR 1D 
LaunchedJanuary 2012December 2001More modern by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k120kSharper display (+340k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 1D Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D comes with external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D versus Fujifilm HS30EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 50 and 59 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will render more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D Portrait photography details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography details
51
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
55
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D Street photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography features
48
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,585g)
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D Sports photography advice
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography advice
49
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D Travel photography advice
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography advice
38
environment proofing
more heavy than others in class (1,585g)
resolution not great (4MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (687g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D Vlogging features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (687g)
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Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon EOS-1DFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2001-12-13 2012-01-05
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1/2"
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2464 x 1648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1.3 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 120 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) 687 grams (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $4,899 $430