Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
- Introduced June 2015
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- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G3 X versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G3 X was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the G3 X matches up versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| G3 X | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2015 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 42 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1160k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon G3 X
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | G3 X |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm HS30EXR
| G3 X | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X has physical measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 60 and 59 respectively.
Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 X using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern G3 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G3 X | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G3 X | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR |
| Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2015-06-18 | 2012-01-05 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | EXR |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2" |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 30.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 31 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (60p), 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 733 grams (1.62 lbs) | 687 grams (1.51 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 63 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 521 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-10L | NP-W126 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $849 | $430 |