Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8300

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX30 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has outside 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 S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 64 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8300.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.