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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is very close but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX30 IS was launched 15 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS30EXR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX30 IS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX30 IS

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SX30 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010Fresher by 15 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX30 IS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS provides external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 64 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than average (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography information
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (687 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
41
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
50
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than average (687 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-14 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 687 gr (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $400 $430