Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 15 months prior to the Fujifilm F660EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX30 IS grades versus the Fujifilm F660EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Fujifilm F660EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F660EXR will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.