Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Released January 2013
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) is very similar but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SX30 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX30 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F900EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm F900EXR
SX30 IS | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm F900EXR | SX30 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | September 2010 | More recent by 28 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR
SX30 IS | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 64 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX30 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F900EXR will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | EXR II |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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) | 232g (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 260 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | NP-50A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $400 | $380 |