Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm JZ100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 15 months before the Fujifilm JZ100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX30 IS scores vs the Fujifilm JZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS has got 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) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS vs the Fujifilm JZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.