Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released May 2009
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced March 2013

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX200 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm S8400W
SX200 IS | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Canon SX200 IS
Fujifilm S8400W | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8400W
SX200 IS | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8400W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 90 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2013-03-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-1056mm (44.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 670 gr (1.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $329 | $300 |