Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX270 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 91 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX270 HS to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.