Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX130 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8400W has dimensions 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 SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS against the Fujifilm S8400W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 85 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8400W to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.