Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 4 years later than the Fujifilm S8200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX730 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS versus the Fujifilm S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.