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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm JX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 3 months prior to the JX300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX30 IS grades against the JX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX30 IS JX300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX30 IS

 JX300 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX30 IS JX300 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS features outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm JX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the JX300.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and JX300 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and JX300.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (601 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (601 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
50
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (601g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called - FinePix JX305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 180 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L -
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $110