Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX10 IS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 18 months before the F300EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the F300EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS provides external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS versus FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS against the F300EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and F300EXR is 65 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and F300EXR.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the FujiFilm F300EXR will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.