Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 7D Mark II and the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II was introduced in September 2014 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II Highlights

      • 20.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 16,000 Native ISO
      • 65 Focus Points (65 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS 7D Mark II
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR.

      PROS

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      •   Video Capture
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Canon 7D II
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 7D Mark II over Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel vs 16.0 Megapixel
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Cross-type Focus Points 65 vs 0
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 460k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Canon 5D II
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon Z5
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      OM System TG-7
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon 1 V2
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      1-inch

      14.2 MP

      Pentax 645Z
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      Medium format

      51.4 MP

      Canon 7D
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon L100
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.0 MP

      Canon SD1400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Pentax K10D
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Panasonic FH1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm HS30EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR over Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Higher Native ISO 16,000 vs 3,200
      Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 4608 x 3456
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz) vs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 20 MB

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      Fujifilm HS35EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm HS50EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm HS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a9 III
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Nikon D300
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony NEX-5R
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony a7CR
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      Full Frame

      60.2 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS 7D Mark II Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS 7D Mark II Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Built-In Wi-Fi

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a Fixed screen Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II features a 20.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.4 x 15 mm and a total area of 336 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 16,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 23 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with Dual DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4104 x 2736 (M-Raw), 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Bluetooth on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II comes with LP-E6N battery pack with battery life of 670 shots and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR comes with NP-W126 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7). Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 7D Mark II, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. Canon EOS 7D Mark II can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 65 (65 cross-type) focusing points and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has . Canon EOS 7D Mark II has detection range from -3 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS 7D Mark II ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 7D Mark II and ±2 range on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 7D Mark II and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Canon EOS 7D Mark II and 7.10 m Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Canon EOS 7D Mark II and via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II body has dimensions of 149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07") and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96"). Canon EOS 7D Mark II weighs 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz).

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      149 mm

      112 mm

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      131 mm

      97 mm

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      112 mm

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      78 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      71
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      GOOD
      78
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and give them scores of 72 and 65 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      OVERALL
      72
      OVERALL
      65

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      71
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      BAD
      32
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      84
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      83
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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