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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 5 years before the Fujifilm S9800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS scores against the Fujifilm S9800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm S9800

					

					

						
 SX30 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX30 IS

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S9800 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015September 2010Newer by 52 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9800

					

					

						
 SX30 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS offers outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS vs the Fujifilm S9800.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9800 is 64 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9800.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9800 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

						Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography advice
42
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
37
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography highlights
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than others (601g)
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
43
 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
53
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9800
58
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (840mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (601 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
41
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
50
 rather wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than others (601g)
57
 pretty wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9800
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm S9800
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Fujifilm S9800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $299