Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm Z30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 5 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX710 HS scores versus the Fujifilm Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm Z30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS against the Fujifilm Z30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.