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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Successor is Canon S95
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S90 scores versus the Fujifilm X30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Fujifilm X30

 S90 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon S90

 Fujifilm X30 S90 
IntroducedAugust 2014April 2010Newer by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S90 and Fujifilm X30

 S90 Fujifilm X30 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S90 provides outside 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 X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S90 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Fujifilm X30 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and Fujifilm X30.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S90 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X30 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
47
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography info
Fujifilm X30 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
63
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
great battery (470 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot S90Fujifilm X30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Fujifilm X30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-08 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 423 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 470 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $499