Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX30 IS was revealed 15 months before the Fujifilm F750EXR making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F750EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm F750EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm F750EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS and the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 64 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F750EXR will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.