Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm S8300
SX210 IS | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm S8300 | SX210 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8300
SX210 IS | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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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 |