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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 8 months after the S1600 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX30 IS matches up against the S1600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX30 IS S1600 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2010More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX30 IS

 S1600 SX30 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX30 IS S1600 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS offers external 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) while the FujiFilm S1600 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS against the S1600.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and S1600 is 64 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and S1600.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX30 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (601g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
41
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging details
50
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Otherwise known as - FinePix S1770
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-14 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601g (1.32 lb) 337g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $130