Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8600

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is relatively comparable 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 S8600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS offers physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS vs the Fujifilm S8600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8600 is 64 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8600 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.