Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX30 IS was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS features outside measurements 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 HS50 EXR has sizing of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 64 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.