Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm X30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very similar but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 5 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX210 IS scores vs the Fujifilm X30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Fujifilm X30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm X30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm X30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX210 IS will offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.