Canon 30D vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Canon 30D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305

Canon 30D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon 30D and FujiFilm JZ300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and JZ300 (12MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and JZ300 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The 30D was introduced 4 years prior to the JZ300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 30D grades versus the JZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 30D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D & FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery & FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the FujiFilm JZ300
30D | JZ300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon 30D
JZ300 | 30D | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | April 2006 | More recent by 46 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 30D and FujiFilm JZ300
30D | JZ300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 30D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D has got external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 30D and FujiFilm JZ300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 30D vs the JZ300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and JZ300 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Canon 30D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 30D and JZ300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 30D having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm JZ300 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 30D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 30D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 30D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS 30D | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2006-04-04 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 784g (1.73 pounds) | 168g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 59 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 736 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $773 | $180 |