Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 21 months later than the Fujifilm S8200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX60 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS versus the Fujifilm S8200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX60 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.