Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SX610 HS was released 9 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX610 HS grades against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 93 and 54 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX610 HS will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.