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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon D30 and FujiFilm AX350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 3 years after the AX350 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D30 matches up versus the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the FujiFilm AX350

 D30 AX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon D30

 AX350 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and FujiFilm AX350

 D30 AX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon D30 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D30 vs the AX350.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and AX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and AX350.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher D30 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
33
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
28
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot D30FujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot D30 FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Alternate name - FinePix AX355
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 300 photographs 180 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $329 $0