Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X30

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm X30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was released 5 months later than the Fujifilm X30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm X30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm X30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm X30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX610 HS will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.