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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was released 3 years before the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX1 IS scores vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX1 IS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SX1 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2009More recent by 33 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX1 IS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 64 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
55
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (615 grams)
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
32
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (615g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography factors
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
57
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (615 grams)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 687 gr (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $600 $430