Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Revealed June 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ505

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon D30 and FujiFilm JZ500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The D30 was brought out 3 years after the JZ500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D30 scores against the JZ500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the FujiFilm JZ500
D30 | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 45 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon D30
JZ500 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and FujiFilm JZ500
D30 | JZ500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 has outer 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) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon D30 and FujiFilm JZ500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 against the JZ500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and JZ500 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and JZ500.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger D30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mounting type | 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 distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 218g (0.48 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical 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 | - |
Type of battery | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $329 | $230 |