Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX60 HS was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX60 HS matches up against the Fujifilm HS30EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 61 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The SX60 HS includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more modern SX60 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.