Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was brought out 5 years later than the Fujifilm F200EXR and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX610 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F200EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm F200EXR has measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS vs the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX610 HS will provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.