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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm X30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 6 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 SX200 IS Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm X30 SX200 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2014May 2009More modern by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm X30

 SX200 IS Fujifilm X30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the Fujifilm X30.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX200 IS provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
great battery (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (423 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
34
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (423 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm X30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 423 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 470 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-95
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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $499