• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Fujifilm HS30EXR advantages over Canon 6D

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Canon 6D advantages over Fujifilm HS30EXR

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.54 vs 1.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 1090 vs 600 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    71 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1044k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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  • Excellent image quality on par to more expensive full-frame DSLRs (including the 5D Mark III); Responsive all-around performer; Superior HD video-shooting chops; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features, Built-in GPS and geotagging.

  • Lacks a built-in, pop-up flash; No external headphone jack; Rather basic 11-point autofocus system; Mediocre burst speed.

  • Read our Canon 6D Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Fujifilm HS30EXR
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $2084
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Canon 5D Mark III

Canon 6D
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $2084
  • 35mm
  • More cross-type AF points
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon 6D vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to Nikon D610

Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon D610
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $1201
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon D610

Canon 6D
Nikon D610
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1201
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 6D vs Nikon D610

Compared to Canon 7D Mark II

Fujifilm HS30EXR
Canon 7D Mark II
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $1604
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 6D
Canon 7D Mark II
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1604
  • APS-C
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 6D vs Canon 7D Mark II

Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Canon 6D
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 6D vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Canon 6D
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 6D vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

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