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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Introduced February 2014
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon D30 and FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 4 years after the JZ300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D30 grades vs the JZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 D30 JZ300 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 50 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon D30

 JZ300 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and FujiFilm JZ300

 D30 JZ300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D30 vs the JZ300.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and JZ300 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and JZ300.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent D30 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
33
focusing manually
features face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
60
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot D30FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot D30 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $180