FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 5 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1600 matches up versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 vs the HX400V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and HX400V is 78 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and HX400V.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to produce more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.