Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
- Announced September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- New Model is Canon SX40 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SX30 IS | S2800HD | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX30 IS
S2800HD | SX30 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
SX30 IS | S2800HD | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | |
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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 |