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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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 S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2000
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the D30 (3MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D30 was announced 3 months later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D30 grades vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 D30 Fujifilm S1 Pro 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon D30

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D30 
Display dimension2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution200k120kSharper display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 D30 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
AnnouncedOctober 2000August 2000Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 enjoys 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) while the Fujifilm S1 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D30 versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 57 and 56 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Street photography camera
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (820g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography information
40
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
46
lighter than others in class (820g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon EOS D30Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS D30 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Class Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2000-10-10 2000-08-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2160 x 1440 3040 x 2016
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 320
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 120 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 90%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 grams (1.88 pounds) 820 grams (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
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 ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $3,500 $2,000