Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) is very similar but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX30 IS was launched 15 months before the Fujifilm F770EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX30 IS grades vs the Fujifilm F770EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS features outer 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) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS vs the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 64 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F770EXR will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.