Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 21 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX30 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS provides outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS against the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 64 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX30 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.