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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 21 months after the Fujifilm S2000HD making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX30 IS grades against the Fujifilm S2000HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 SX30 IS Fujifilm S2000HD 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Canon SX30 IS

 Fujifilm S2000HD SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD

 SX30 IS Fujifilm S2000HD 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS features physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2000HD has proportions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS versus the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 64 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX30 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (601 grams)
38
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography features
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
amazing zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography info
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (601 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
53
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
30
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging information
50
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (601 grams)
21
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm FinePix S2000HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-414mm (14.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601g (1.32 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0")
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 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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