Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm S8300
SX160 IS | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S8300 | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8300
SX160 IS | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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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 |