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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Released February 2014
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 2 years later than the T300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D30 grades against the T300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the FujiFilm T300

 D30 T300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon D30

 T300 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and FujiFilm T300

 D30 T300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys physical 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 T300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 against the T300.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and T300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and T300.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm T300 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer D30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography information
33
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with FujiFilm T300
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging features
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon D30 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot D30FujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot D30 FujiFilm FinePix T300
Also called - FinePix T305
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-12 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 surface 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
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/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 180 photos
Battery style Battery Pack 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 slots 1 1
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