Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8200

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8200, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm S8200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G3 X scores against the Fujifilm S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G3 X comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X and the Fujifilm S8200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and Fujifilm S8200 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and Fujifilm S8200.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G3 X will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G3 X provides an advantage in sensor technology.