Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX30 IS was released 22 months before the Fujifilm F800EXR making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX30 IS grades against the Fujifilm F800EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS features external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm F800EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS and the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 64 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.