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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm Z30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 4 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX280 HS scores versus the Fujifilm Z30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SX280 HS Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm Z30 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z30

 SX280 HS Fujifilm Z30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z30 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS vs the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX280 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
61
lighter than average (233g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 life 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $325 $150