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Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30 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 Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon N and Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the N grades versus the Fujifilm Z30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Fujifilm Z30

 N Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon N

 Fujifilm Z30 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Fujifilm Z30

 N Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus No manual focusing

Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N enjoys physical dimensions 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 Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the N and the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and Fujifilm Z30.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon N to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer N is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than competitors (110g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon N vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot NFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot N Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $150