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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 6 months after the Fujifilm S8300 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX160 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S8300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm S8300

 SX160 IS Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm S8300 SX160 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8300

 SX160 IS Fujifilm S8300 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS and the Fujifilm S8300.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 86 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8300.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (291g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography factors
69
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (291g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX160 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $200