Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 10 months prior to the Fujifilm S8400W so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX150 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S8400W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the Fujifilm S8400W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 86 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.