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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Announced February 2014
FujiFilm JZ500
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 D30 JZ500 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon D30

 JZ500 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and FujiFilm JZ500

 D30 JZ500 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

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

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
33
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
60
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot D30FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
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