Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S4800

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 5 months later than the Fujifilm S4800 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX160 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S4800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the Fujifilm S4800.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S4800 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S4800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.