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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon D30 versus Fujifilm XP30, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm XP30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D30 grades versus the Fujifilm XP30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Fujifilm XP30

 D30 Fujifilm XP30 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 31 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon D30

 Fujifilm XP30 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Fujifilm XP30

 D30 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 features outer measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D30 vs the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and Fujifilm XP30 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and Fujifilm XP30.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP30 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher D30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
36
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot D30Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-12 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 200 images
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $240