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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
55
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon 5D MII
  • Newer Model is Canon 5D MIV
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MIII was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 5D MIII matches up against the Fujifilm J30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Fujifilm J30

 5D MIII Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2009More modern by 35 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon 5D MIII

 Fujifilm J30 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm J30

 5D MIII Fujifilm J30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII has physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIII and the Fujifilm J30.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and Fujifilm J30 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and Fujifilm J30.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will offer greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 5D MIII will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good resolution (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIII
Street photography with Fujifilm J30
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (950g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (22MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
51
environment proof
good resolution (22MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (950 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIII
Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good resolution (22MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
27
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (950g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm J30
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark III Fujifilm FinePix J30
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2009-07-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5760 x 3840 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Two 1
Launch pricing $2,780 $150