Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- Successor is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Announced July 2007

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm IS Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

The SX30 IS was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm IS Pro which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm IS Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm IS Pro
SX30 IS | Fujifilm IS Pro | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | July 2007 | More modern by 39 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm IS Pro | SX30 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro
SX30 IS | Fujifilm IS Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS has outer 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) while the Fujifilm IS Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm IS Pro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS against the Fujifilm IS Pro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro is 64 and 55 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX30 IS will deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2007-07-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4256 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 601 gr (1.32 lb) | 920 gr (2.03 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $400 | $0 |