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Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Old Model is Canon 7D
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The 7D MII was announced 5 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7D MII matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Fujifilm J30

 7D MII Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2009Newer by 63 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon 7D MII

 Fujifilm J30 7D MII 

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Fujifilm J30

 7D MII Fujifilm J30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 7D MII enjoys outside measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7D MII vs the Fujifilm J30.

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and Fujifilm J30 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D MII and Fujifilm J30.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 7D MII with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 7D MII will show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 7D MII provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography information
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII Street photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Street photography factors
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII Sports photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (670 shots)
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (670 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 7D MII
Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
29
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Fujifilm J30
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IIFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 7D Mark II Fujifilm FinePix J30
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-15 2009-07-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 (dual) -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.4 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 336.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 16000 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 65 -
Cross focus points 65 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910 grams (2.01 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,086 $150