Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm JZ200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm JZ200 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX610 HS scores versus the Fujifilm JZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers outside measurements 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 JZ200 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS against the Fujifilm JZ200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.