Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S8200

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX420 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8200 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S8200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.