Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched September 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
- New Model is Canon SX40 HS
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Launched January 2013
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On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX30 IS was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm SL1000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm SL1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm SL1000
| SX30 IS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX30 IS
| Fujifilm SL1000 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm SL1000
| SX30 IS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS has got external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).
See the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm SL1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS against the Fujifilm SL1000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 64 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-09-14 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 0cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dots |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1700 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 601 grams (1.32 lb) | 659 grams (1.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 350 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $400 | $600 |