Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S8500

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S8500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was announced 14 months after the Fujifilm S8500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S200 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon S200 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 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).

Examine the Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S8500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S200 compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and Fujifilm S8500 is 93 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and Fujifilm S8500.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm S8500 will offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent S200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.