Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 20 months before the Fujifilm S8400W making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX230 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S8400W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 91 and 61 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.