Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4800

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S4800 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm S4800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S4800 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S4800.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.