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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 11 months after the Fujifilm J30 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX210 IS matches up against the Fujifilm J30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 SX210 IS Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 11 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm J30 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm J30

 SX210 IS Fujifilm J30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS against the Fujifilm J30.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm J30.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX210 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $226 $150