Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8200

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX210 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS and the Fujifilm S8200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8200 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8200 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.