Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8600

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 7 months later than the Fujifilm S8600 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX400 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S8600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has proportions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8600 is 81 and 76 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX400 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.