Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Below is a complete review of the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX240 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS against the Fujifilm S8200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 91 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.