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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm S8200

 SX30 IS Fujifilm S8200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX30 IS

 Fujifilm S8200 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 28 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8200

 SX30 IS Fujifilm S8200 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (601g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography details
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging features
49
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm FinePix S8200
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