Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX230 HS was released 5 months prior to the Fujifilm HS30EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX230 HS scores vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm HS30EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.