FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens whereas Canon SX30 IS features a 24-840 mm F2.7-5.8 35× zoom lens.
Canon SX30 IS has 4mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm Finepix Z90. At f2.70, it is also faster at widest end.
On the tele end, Canon SX30 IS has 700mm longer telezoom reach than the FujiFilm Finepix Z90. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, FujiFilm Finepix Z90 is faster at widest end.
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In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Canon SX30 IS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 for Portrait Photography
Canon SX30 IS for Portrait Photography
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 for Street Photography
Canon SX30 IS for Street Photography
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.70
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 for Sports Photography
Canon SX30 IS for Sports Photography
Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
840 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 for Daily Photography
Canon SX30 IS for Daily Photography
Compact Body
133g
Body Thickness 20mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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35.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
601g
Body Thickness 108mm
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 for Landscape Photography
Canon SX30 IS for Landscape Photography
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and the Canon SX30 IS, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Canon SX30 IS scores compare:
FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Ranked
#50 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked
#982 out of 1279 in all Cameras
Canon SX30 IS
Ranked
#67 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked
#691 out of 1279 in all Cameras
Canon SX30 IS has a higher Overall Score than the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.
General |
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
Brand |
FujiFilm |
Canon |
Announced |
2011-01-05 |
2010-09-14 |
Body Type |
Ultracompact |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor |
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Type |
CCD |
CCD |
Size |
1/2.3-inch |
1/2.3-inch |
Dimensions |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Area |
28.07mm2 |
28.07mm2 |
Megapixels |
14 megapixels |
14 megapixels |
Max Resolution |
4320 x 3240 |
4320 x 3240 |
Max Native Light sensitivity |
3,200 ISO |
1,600 ISO |
Min Native Light sensitivity |
100 ISO |
80 ISO |
RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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AF Touch |
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AF Continuous |
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AF Single |
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AF Tracking |
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AF Selective |
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AF Center |
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AF Multi Area |
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AF Live View |
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AF Face Detection |
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AF Contrast Detection |
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AF Phase Detection |
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Number of Focus Points |
n/a |
9 |
Lens |
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Manual Focus |
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Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
Lens Focal Range |
28-140 mm (5×) |
24-840 mm (35×) |
Max Aperture |
F3.9-4.9 |
F2.7-5.8 |
Macro Focus Range |
9cm |
0cm |
Screen |
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Type |
Fixed type |
Fully Articulated |
Size |
3.00" |
2.70" |
Resolution |
230k dots |
230k dots |
Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic |
Photography Features |
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Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/2000s |
1/3200s |
Shutter Priority |
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Aperture Priority |
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Manual Exposure Mode |
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Custom White Balance |
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Built-in Image Stabilization |
Sensor-shift |
Optical |
Built-in Flash |
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Flash Range |
3.10 m |
6.80 m |
External Flash |
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Continuous Shooting |
1.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
Multi-Segment Metering |
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Average Metering |
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Spot Metering |
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Partial Metering |
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AF-Area Metering |
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Center Weighted Metering |
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AE Bracketing |
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WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1280 x 720 |
Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
Motion JPEG |
Microphone Port |
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Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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Wireless Connectivity |
None |
Eye-Fi Connected |
HDMI |
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Physical |
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Environmental Sealing |
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Weight |
133g |
601g |
Dimensions |
95 x 57 x 20mm |
123 x 92 x 108mm |
Battery Life |
220 shots |
n/a |
Other Features |
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Timelapse Recording |
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GPS |
None |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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Report a correction |