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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • New Model is Canon R6 II
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Photography Glossary

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon R6 versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was unveiled 8 years after the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R6 grades vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 R6 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2012Newer by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon R6

 Fujifilm HS30EXR R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 R6 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 has got exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the R6 against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 61 and 59 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R6 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R6 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent R6 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
55
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography info
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (360 shots)
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
67
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (360 shots)
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (687 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (360 shots)
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (687 grams)
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon EOS R6Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-07-09 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 6072 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 17 -
Crop factor 1 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 687 grams (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $2,499 $430