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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX30 IS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 8 months after the S2800HD and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX30 IS scores vs the S2800HD with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX30 IS S2800HD 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2010More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX30 IS

 S2800HD SX30 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX30 IS S2800HD 
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the Canon SX30 IS versus FujiFilm S2800HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS against the S2800HD.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and S2800HD is 64 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and S2800HD.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX30 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (601g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also called as - FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $260