Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX610 HS was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm HS30EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 93 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX610 HS will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.