Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8200

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 19 months later than the Fujifilm S8200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX400 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS against the Fujifilm S8200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8200 is 81 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8200.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.