Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is very comparable but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX150 IS was released 5 months later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX150 IS against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 86 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX150 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.