Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 20 months after the Fujifilm S1500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS features exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm S1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX30 IS and the Fujifilm S1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 64 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX30 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.