Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Released September 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
- New Model is Canon SX40 HS
(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
- Released January 2013

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX30 IS was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm S8200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX30 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm S8200
SX30 IS | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S8200 | SX30 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8200
SX30 IS | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 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).
Look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Fujifilm S8200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS against the Fujifilm S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8200 is 64 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8200.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8200 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-09-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 601g (1.32 lb) | 670g (1.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 model | NB-7L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $400 | $450 |