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Canon N vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon N vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
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Canon N vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon N vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the N (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The N was announced 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the N matches up against the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Fujifilm X30

 N Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon N

 Fujifilm X30 N 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2013Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Fujifilm X30

 N Fujifilm X30 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Canon N vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N comes with physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the N and the Fujifilm X30.

Canon N vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon N vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The N has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The older N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
manual focus
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography features
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
61
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
great battery pack (470 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (423 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
72
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have external microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (423 grams)
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Canon N vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot NFujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot N Fujifilm X30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lb) 423g (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $499