Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm J30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the Fujifilm J30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX60 HS scores against the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the Fujifilm J30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm J30.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.