Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX610 HS will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.