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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm S8400W SX200 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2013May 2009More modern by 46 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8400W

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S8400W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8400W
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix S8400W
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