Clicky

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SX210 IS was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm S8300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm S8300

 SX210 IS Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm S8300 SX210 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8300

 SX210 IS Fujifilm S8300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS features physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (670g)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (220g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (670g)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/7000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical 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 model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $226 $200