Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") use different sensor measurements.

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The SX30 IS was released 3 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX30 IS grades vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.