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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX200 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm XP30

 SX200 IS Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm XP30 SX200 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011May 2009Fresher by 27 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP30

 SX200 IS Fujifilm XP30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS and the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP30 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP30.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP30 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $240