Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8500

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a serious 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 S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS features outside dimensions 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 S8500 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the Fujifilm S8500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8500 is 90 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8500.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.