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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX720 HS
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm S8300

 SX710 HS Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX710 HS

 Fujifilm S8300 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8300

 SX710 HS Fujifilm S8300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and 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") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
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lighter than average in class (269g)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $200