Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 91 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX230 HS to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.