Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 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
- Introduced September 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
- Updated by Canon SX40 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm JX300
SX30 IS | JX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX30 IS
JX300 | SX30 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm JX300
SX30 IS | JX300 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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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 |