Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30
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Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Fujifilm XP30
N | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon N
Fujifilm XP30 | N |
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Common features in the Canon N and Fujifilm XP30
N | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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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).
Look at the Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | |
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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 |