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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SX160 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm S8100fd SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 SX160 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
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