Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8200

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX200 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS features physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Fujifilm S8200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8200 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.