Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 89 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The younger SX700 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.