Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX200 IS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 8 months earlier than the S2800HD which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the S2800HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus FujiFilm S2800HD in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS vs the S2800HD.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and S2800HD is 90 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and S2800HD.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.