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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(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
Fujifilm SL300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm SL300

 SX30 IS Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX30 IS

 Fujifilm SL300 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 15 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm SL300

 SX30 IS Fujifilm SL300 
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).

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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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
41
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging info
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (510 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm FinePix SL300
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