Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX30 IS was revealed 15 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX30 IS matches up against the Fujifilm JZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm JZ200
SX30 IS | Fujifilm JZ200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm JZ200 | SX30 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm JZ200
SX30 IS | Fujifilm JZ200 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account 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") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ200 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX30 IS and the Fujifilm JZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm JZ200.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 601g (1.32 lb) | 135g (0.30 lb) |
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 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-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $400 | $0 |