Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is very close but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 10 months before the Fujifilm F550 EXR and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F550 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.