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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX40 HS
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm T300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the T300 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX30 IS was announced 10 months before the T300 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX30 IS grades versus the T300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm T300

 SX30 IS T300 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX30 IS

 T300 SX30 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm T300

 SX30 IS T300 
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm T300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm T300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the T300.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and T300 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and T300.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm T300 Street photography features
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (601g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (601g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (601g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Otherwise known as - FinePix T305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-14 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601g (1.32 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 life - 180 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $250