Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S8600

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8600, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was brought out 18 months after the Fujifilm S8600 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G3 X scores versus the Fujifilm S8600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account 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") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G3 X against the Fujifilm S8600.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and Fujifilm S8600 is 60 and 76 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G3 X will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher G3 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.