Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 22 months later than the Fujifilm S8400W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS against the Fujifilm S8400W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 89 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.