Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX610 HS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was launched 4 years after the HS20 EXR which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX610 HS grades vs the HS20 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS and the HS20 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and HS20 EXR is 93 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and HS20 EXR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX610 HS will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.