Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
D30 | Fujifilm HS35EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon D30
Fujifilm HS35EXR | D30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | October 2000 | Fresher by 149 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 120k | Sharper screen (+340k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
D30 | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications
Canon EOS D30 | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | |
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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 |