Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8600

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 6 years before the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX10 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S8600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has proportions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS against the Fujifilm S8600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8600 is 65 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S8600.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.