Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 5 years later than the Fujifilm S1500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX610 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS features 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) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.