Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8300

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8300, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm S8300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G3 X matches up against the Fujifilm S8300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X has outer dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G3 X against the Fujifilm S8300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and Fujifilm S8300 is 60 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and Fujifilm S8300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G3 X will result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger G3 X should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.