Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8400W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS features external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS against the Fujifilm S8400W.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 90 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.