Fujifilm FinePix S8200 vs Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 was introduced in January 2013 and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS was introduced in June 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S8200 over Canon PowerShot SX210 IS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX210 IS over Fujifilm FinePix S8200.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S8200

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 200k dot resolution. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Canon PowerShot SX210 IS.

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 12,800. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3456 x 2592, 2592 x 1944, 2144 x 1608, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

NFC on Fujifilm FinePix S8200

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix S8200 has a Mini HDMI and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS comes with NB-5L battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/1700 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S8200, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. Fujifilm FinePix S8200 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot SX210 IS..

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57") and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS body has dimensions of 103 x 61 x 38 mm (4.06 x 2.4 x 1.5"). Fujifilm FinePix S8200 weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS weighs 220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz).

Fujifilm FinePix S8200

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

123 mm

87 mm

103 mm

61 mm

87 mm

61 mm