Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX200 IS was announced 3 years before the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 90 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.