Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX280 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 91 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX280 HS to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.