Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8400W

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G3 X versus Fujifilm S8400W, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a significant gap as far as 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 overview of how the G3 X scores vs the Fujifilm S8400W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon G3 X enjoys outside 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) while the Fujifilm S8400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon G3 X versus Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G3 X against the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and Fujifilm S8400W is 60 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and Fujifilm S8400W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G3 X using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G3 X will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer G3 X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.