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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S8600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm S8600

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm S8600 SX200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2009Newer by 56 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8600

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S8600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS against the Fujifilm S8600.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8600 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8600.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (410 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors (247g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
great battery (410 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (410 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S8600
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 450g (0.99 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
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 - 410 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery model NB-5L 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $200