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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 8 months later than the S1800 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the S1800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX30 IS S1800 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX30 IS

 S1800 SX30 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX30 IS S1800 
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS offers outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1800 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS versus the S1800.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and S1800 is 64 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and S1800.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX30 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (601g)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging information
50
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Also called - FinePix S1880
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max 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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
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 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 model NB-7L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $180