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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 15 months before the Fujifilm JX500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm JX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SX30 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX30 IS

 Fujifilm JX500 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm JX500

 SX30 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm JX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS against the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm JX500.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-14 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $90