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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm IS Pro
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 SX30 IS Fujifilm IS Pro 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010July 2007More modern by 39 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.7"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 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro

 SX30 IS Fujifilm IS Pro 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography features
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (601 grams)
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (920g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography advice
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Travel photography camera
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (601g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
47
lighter than competition in class (920 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
41
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging highlights
50
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (601 grams)
9
no video recording
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Specifications

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