Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 13 months later than the Fujifilm S8600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX710 HS grades against the Fujifilm S8600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS versus the Fujifilm S8600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8600 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.