Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm J30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 5 years later than the Fujifilm J30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX610 HS grades vs the Fujifilm J30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS offers physical 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) and the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS versus the Fujifilm J30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm J30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.