Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX10 IS grades vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys 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 HS30EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 65 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.