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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon EOS 70D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Replaced the Canon 60D
  • Updated by Canon 80D
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") come with different sensor measurements.

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The 70D was released 23 months later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the 70D matches up against the Fujifilm HS30EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 70D Fujifilm HS30EXR 
LaunchedOctober 2013January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon 70D

 Fujifilm HS30EXR 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 70D Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D provides outer measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 70D and the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 70D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 70D will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 70D provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography info
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
55
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
68
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 70D
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
69
environment sealing
supports focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
69
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon EOS 70DFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 70D Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-10-31 2012-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 19 -
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear View II TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 755g (1.66 lb) 687g (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 926 not tested
Other
Battery life 920 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $758 $430