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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 4 years after the F300EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the F300EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX610 HS F300EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2010Newer by 55 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX610 HS

 F300EXR SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX610 HS F300EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS versus the F300EXR.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and F300EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and F300EXR.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX610 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX610 HS will give more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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lighter than competitors (191 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Other name - FinePix F305EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $214 $280