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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 3 months after the Fujifilm S8200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm S8200

 SX270 HS Fujifilm S8200 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Fujifilm S8200 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8200

 SX270 HS Fujifilm S8200 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the Fujifilm S8200.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8200 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
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lighter than competition (233g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $284 $450