Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Announced February 2009

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm Z30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was brought out 17 months after the Fujifilm Z30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX210 IS scores versus the Fujifilm Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm Z30
SX210 IS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm Z30 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm Z30
SX210 IS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm Z30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the Fujifilm Z30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm Z30.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 8cm |
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 | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 3 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lbs) | 110 grams (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 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 | NB-5L | NP-45 |
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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $226 | $150 |