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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
57
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed October 2000
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and S2950 (14MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and S2950 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The D30 was announced 11 years before the S2950 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the D30 grades versus the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the FujiFilm S2950

 D30 S2950 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon D30

 S2950 D30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011October 2000Fresher by 124 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k120kCrisper screen (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and FujiFilm S2950

 D30 S2950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 features external measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D30 and the S2950.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S2950 is 57 and 76 respectively.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and S2950.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D30 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm S2950 will show extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older D30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
35
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
46
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
40
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
no Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
9
can't shoot video
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon EOS D30FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS D30 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2990
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2000-10-10 2011-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 2160 x 1440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 120k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 gr (1.88 lbs) 437 gr (0.96 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 life - 300 shots
Battery style - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $3,500 $330