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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-S20 front
Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10
Photography Glossary

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm X-S20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and X-S20 (26MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and X-S20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 13 years earlier than the X-S20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores versus the X-S20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm X-S20

          

          

            
 SX30 IS X-S20 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Canon SX30 IS

          

          

            
 X-S20 SX30 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2023September 2010Fresher by 154 months
Display dimension3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kSharper display (+1610k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm X-S20

          

          

            
 SX30 IS X-S20 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS offers external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S20 has specifications of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm X-S20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS against the X-S20.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and X-S20 is 64 and 72 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and X-S20.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S20 will provide extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

            Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography factors
42
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
83
 you can focus manually
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography highlights
49
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than average (601 grams)
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 heavier than others in class (491g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20
43
 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
86
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
 has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography highlights
58
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (840mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (601 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
77
 good battery power (750 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than others in class (491g)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20
41
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
86
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging highlights
50
 really wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
 heavier than average (601 grams)
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 has external mic jack
 heavier than others in class (491 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm X-S20
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm X-S20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Fujifilm X-S20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-14 2023-05-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 86
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 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H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, 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Highest video resolution 1280x720 6240x4160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lb) 491 gr (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
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 - 750 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $1,299