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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm Z30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX200 IS grades versus the Fujifilm Z30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SX200 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 SX200 IS Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedMay 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS against the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX200 IS to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography details
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-5L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $150