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Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
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Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 17 months later than the Fujifilm XP30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N matches up vs the Fujifilm XP30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Fujifilm XP30

 N Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon N

 Fujifilm XP30 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Fujifilm XP30

 N Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus No manual focusing

Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N features exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the N against the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the N and Fujifilm XP30 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N and Fujifilm XP30.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP30 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher N will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
72
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of external mic jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot NFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot N Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II G touch TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 200 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $240