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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm JZ200
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SX30 IS Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Canon SX30 IS

 Fujifilm JZ200 SX30 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 15 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm JZ200

 SX30 IS Fujifilm JZ200 
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography factors
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (601 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography info
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (601g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (601g)
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm JZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ200
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