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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm XP30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX620 HS scores vs the Fujifilm XP30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Fujifilm XP30

 SX620 HS Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedMay 2016August 2011Newer by 58 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon SX620 HS

 Fujifilm XP30 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm XP30

 SX620 HS Fujifilm XP30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and Fujifilm XP30 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and Fujifilm XP30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
71
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-05-10 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 295 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $240