Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8500

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX30 IS scores against the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS provides outer 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) and the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8500 is 64 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.