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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Announced February 2009
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SX210 IS Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 SX210 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography details
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
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