Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm A100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 20 months after the Fujifilm A100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX30 IS grades against the Fujifilm A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm A100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS offers outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS and the Fujifilm A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm A100.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX30 IS to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX30 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.