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Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released July 2009
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon D10 versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was manufactured 5 months after the Fujifilm Z30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D10 grades vs the Fujifilm Z30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Fujifilm Z30

 D10 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon D10

 Fujifilm Z30 D10 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Fujifilm Z30

 D10 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D10 has external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Canon D10 versus Fujifilm Z30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D10 versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and Fujifilm Z30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and Fujifilm Z30.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon D10 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
32
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon D10 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot D10Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 3s
Max shutter speed 1/5000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NB-6L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $150