Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 22 months after the Fujifilm S8400W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX610 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S8400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm S8400W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS versus the Fujifilm S8400W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 93 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.