Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX700 HS versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 14 months after the Fujifilm S8300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S8300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS and the Fujifilm S8300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX700 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.