Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX130 IS versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 16 months prior to the Fujifilm HS30EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 85 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.