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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
57
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Announced October 2000
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon D30 versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The D30 was introduced 13 years prior to the Fujifilm HS35EXR and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D30 scores against the Fujifilm HS35EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 D30 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon D30

 Fujifilm HS35EXR D30 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2000Fresher by 149 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k120kSharper screen (+340k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 D30 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 offers outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

See the Canon D30 versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D30 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide you with greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (3MP)
56
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
35
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (600 shots)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography information
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography information
40
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
53
great battery life (600 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (600 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
9
no video
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon EOS D30Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS D30 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2000-10-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2160 x 1440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 120k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855g (1.88 pounds) 687g (1.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $3,500 $380