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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
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Features
10
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm J30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 3 months earlier than the Fujifilm J30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX1 IS matches up against the Fujifilm J30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 SX1 IS Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm J30 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm J30

 SX1 IS Fujifilm J30 
RevealedMarch 2009July 2009Same age
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm J30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm J30.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm J30.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm J30 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Street photography highlights
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (615g)
low megapixels (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
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wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $600 $150