Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Announced June 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
- New Model is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Launched January 2009

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was released 4 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX160 IS scores against the Fujifilm S8100fd in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd
SX160 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 54 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S8100fd | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
SX160 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS offers external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 86 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX160 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 grams (0.64 lbs) | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $199 | $300 |