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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 4 months later than the Fujifilm S8400W so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX160 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S8400W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SX160 IS Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm S8400W SX160 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8400W

 SX160 IS Fujifilm S8400W 
ReleasedJune 2013March 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS features external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS versus the Fujifilm S8400W.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 86 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (291g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (291 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (291g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8400W
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2013-03-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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 file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
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 All around 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 300 pictures
Battery type AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $300