Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS D30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS D30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-S20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS D30 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-S20 were released 2023 and Canon EOS D30 was released 2000. That is a 23 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-S20 2023
Canon EOS D30 2000

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-S20 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS D30 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-S20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS D30 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-S20 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS D30 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-S20 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS D30 has 3,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-S20 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Canon EOS D30 3,1 MP
3110400 pixels
2160 x 1440

Fujifilm X-S20 has a 735 % larger resolution than Canon EOS D30. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-S20 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS D30. Fujifilm X-S20 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Canon EOS D30 has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-S20 160-12800
Canon EOS D30 100-1600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS D30 do not work with Canon EF-S lenses but this is also shown at our compatibility charts.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-S20
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS D30

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-S20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS D30 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-S20 8
Canon EOS D30 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-S20. Unfortunately Canon EOS D30 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS D30 weighs 855 gr (equal to 1.88 lb) which is 74% heavier than Fujifilm X-S20 and its 491 gr (or 1.08 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-S20 491 gr
1.08 lb
Canon EOS D30 855 gr
1.88 lb

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS D30 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS D30, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
Name Fujifilm X-S20 Canon EOS D30
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
Release Year 2023 2000
Release Date 2023-05-24 2000-05-17
MSRP 1299 USD 2999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 2160 x 1440 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 3,1 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 Digital Signal Processing LSI (Image Engine)
Image
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 1600
White Balance Presets 7 5
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 425 3
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 1.8”
Screen dots 1840000 120000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.88× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
Frames per second 8 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone and wired remote) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS D30
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
BP-511
Battery Life (CIPA) 750 shots N/A
Width 127 mm 150 mm
Height 85 mm 107 mm
Depth 65 mm 75 mm
Weight 491 gram 855 gram