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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon D30 versus Fujifilm XF1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is very similar but the D30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The D30 was brought out 18 months later than the Fujifilm XF1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D30 grades vs the Fujifilm XF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Fujifilm XF1

 D30 Fujifilm XF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2012Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon D30

 Fujifilm XF1 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Fujifilm XF1

 D30 Fujifilm XF1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 versus Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 against the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and Fujifilm XF1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and Fujifilm XF1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The D30 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The newer D30 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography details
33
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (255g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography factors
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging features
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (255 grams)
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot D30Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Fujifilm XF1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.48 lb) 255 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $380