Canon N vs Fujifilm X30

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N & Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.