Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX400 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 81 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.