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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Introduced October 2000
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon D30 versus FujiFilm S2500HD, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and S2500HD (12MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and S2500HD (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The D30 was released 10 years earlier than the S2500HD and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D30 matches up versus the S2500HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 D30 S2500HD 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon D30

 S2500HD D30 
ReleasedJuly 2010October 2000Fresher by 118 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k120kCrisper display (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 D30 S2500HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 offers exterior measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 versus FujiFilm S2500HD in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D30 and the S2500HD.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S2500HD is 57 and 78 respectively.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and S2500HD.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D30 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm S2500HD will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older D30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
36
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
40
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (3MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon EOS D30FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS D30 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also Known as - FinePix S2600HD
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2000-10-10 2010-07-06
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2160 x 1440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 120 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% 99%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855g (1.88 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $3,500 $200