Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S8200

On this page, we are comparing the Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S8200, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XC10 grades against the Fujifilm S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 & Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S8200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the XC10 vs the Fujifilm S8200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and Fujifilm S8200 is 54 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S8200 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent XC10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.