Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
1D | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon 1D
Fujifilm HS30EXR | 1D | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | December 2001 | More modern by 122 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 120k | Sharper display (+340k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1D and Fujifilm HS30EXR
1D | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
Canon EOS-1D | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
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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 |