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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
Fujifilm S8300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm S8300

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX10 IS

 Fujifilm S8300 SX10 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8300

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S8300 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
provides face detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (600g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (600g)
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (670g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujifilm FinePix S8300
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