Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 21 months later than the Fujifilm S8300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX60 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.