Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS versus FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the S200EXR (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 14 months after the S200EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX30 IS grades versus the S200EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS provides physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm S200EXR has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS and the S200EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and S200EXR is 64 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and S200EXR.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX30 IS will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX30 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.