Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 6 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX410 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 80 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to give you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.