Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon SX10 IS versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was released 5 years before the Fujifilm S8300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm S8300
SX10 IS | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX10 IS
Fujifilm S8300 | SX10 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8300
SX10 IS | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS features outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions 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 SX10 IS versus Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS and the Fujifilm S8300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8300.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/7000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 670 gr (1.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $275 | $200 |