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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9900w with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm S9900w

		

		

			
 SX30 IS Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9900w SX30 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2010More modern by 52 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9900w

		

		

			
 SX30 IS Fujifilm S9900w 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS offers outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm S9900w in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS vs the Fujifilm S9900w.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9900w is 64 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9900w.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography advice
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 manual focus
 decent MP (14MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
44
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
43
 amazing zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography info
58
 decent MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (840mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
60
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
41
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7")
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
49
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
50
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
57
 quite wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Fujifilm S9900w
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-14 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
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 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 - 300 images
Type 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $719