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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Successor is Canon S95
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon S90 versus Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S90 scores against the Fujifilm XP30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S90 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon S90

 Fujifilm XP30 S90 
IntroducedAugust 2011April 2010More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Canon S90 and Fujifilm XP30

 S90 Fujifilm XP30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S90 against the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Fujifilm XP30 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S90 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XP30 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S90
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
40
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S90
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
63
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S90
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot S90Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-04-08 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $240