Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Launched September 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Successor is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX30 IS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The SX30 IS was manufactured 3 months before the HS20 EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX30 IS grades versus the HS20 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
SX30 IS | HS20 EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX30 IS
HS20 EXR | SX30 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
SX30 IS | HS20 EXR | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS has physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).
See the Canon SX30 IS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the HS20 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and HS20 EXR is 64 and 58 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and HS20 EXR.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR |
Also called as | - | FinePix HS22 EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-09-14 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 601 grams (1.32 pounds) | 730 grams (1.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-7L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $600 |