Canon D30 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Below, we will be matching up the Canon D30 and Fujifilm S8100fd, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The D30 was revealed 9 years prior to the Fujifilm S8100fd which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the D30 grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 enjoys exterior measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 57 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D30 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm S8100fd will show more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be behind in sensor tech.