Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8300

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm S8300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 65 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8300.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8300 to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.