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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is very similar but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX30 IS scores versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX30 IS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX30 IS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX30 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX30 IS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 64 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (601 grams)
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than others (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (600 shots)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (601g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
53
great battery life (600 shots)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (687 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (600 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging details
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (601g)
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (687g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max 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 diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 687 grams (1.51 lb)
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 Overall 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 life - 600 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $400 $380