Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX1 IS scores against the Fujifilm S8400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS offers outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS vs the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 64 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.