Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S8500

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 7D and Fujifilm S8500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is pretty close but the 7D (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The 7D was revealed 4 years before the Fujifilm S8500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7D scores against the Fujifilm S8500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 7D and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D enjoys outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 7D and Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 7D versus the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and Fujifilm S8500 is 56 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 7D will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older 7D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.