Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX10 IS was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm F770EXR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F770EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F770EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS against the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 65 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.