Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Introduced September 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Successor is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2012
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SX30 IS was introduced 15 months prior to the Fujifilm SL300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX30 IS grades versus the Fujifilm SL300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm SL300
SX30 IS | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm SL300 | SX30 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | September 2010 | Newer by 15 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm SL300
SX30 IS | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has got outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
See the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm SL300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the Fujifilm SL300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm SL300 is 64 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm SL300.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 601 grams (1.32 lbs) | 510 grams (1.12 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 300 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-7L | NP-85 |
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 |
Retail cost | $400 | $280 |