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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500 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 T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 14 months after the Fujifilm T500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D30 grades versus the Fujifilm T500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Fujifilm T500

 D30 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon D30

 Fujifilm T500 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Fujifilm T500

 D30 Fujifilm T500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm T500 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D30 vs the Fujifilm T500.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and Fujifilm T500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and Fujifilm T500.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher D30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography info
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
60
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot D30Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $0