Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8500

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 6 months after the Fujifilm S8500 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX160 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S8500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS features physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8500 is 86 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S8500.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.