Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS features external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS versus the Fujifilm S8200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX530 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.