Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 5 years before the Fujifilm S8400W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX10 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S8400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS vs the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 65 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8400W to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.