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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm F900EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX30 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SX30 IS

 Fujifilm F900EXR SX30 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX30 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography features
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than others (232g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging factors
50
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm FinePix F900EXR
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