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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX710 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm S8500

 SX710 HS Fujifilm S8500 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon SX710 HS

 Fujifilm S8500 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8500

 SX710 HS Fujifilm S8500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS versus the Fujifilm S8500.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
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lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8500
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k 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 settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $500