Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Revealed November 2009
- Refreshed by Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the 7D (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") have different sensor size.

The 7D was announced 3 years before the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7D scores versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
7D | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon 7D
Fujifilm HS30EXR | 7D | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Fujifilm HS30EXR
7D | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 7D features outer dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7D compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 7D will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-11-06 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual Digic 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 19 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 860 gr (1.90 lbs) | 687 gr (1.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 854 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,050 | $430 |