Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX30 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS comes with exterior 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 S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the Fujifilm S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 64 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.