Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX710 HS versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX710 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX710 HS and the Fujifilm S8200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 89 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.