Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Revealed November 2011
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Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX30 IS was introduced 14 months before the Fujifilm X-S1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX30 IS grades against the Fujifilm X-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm X-S1
| SX30 IS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX30 IS
| Fujifilm X-S1 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2011 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm X-S1
| SX30 IS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS versus the Fujifilm X-S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 64 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm X-S1.
All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX30 IS will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm X-S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-09-14 | 2011-11-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | EXR |
| Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-624mm (26.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 8.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 601g (1.32 lbs) | 920g (2.03 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NB-7L | NP-95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $400 | $399 |