Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S8600

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX210 IS versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX210 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S8600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS vs the Fujifilm S8600.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8600 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S8600.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8600 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.