FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX7V

Here is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 17 months before the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1600 scores against the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1600 vs the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and HX7V is 78 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and HX7V.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind in sensor innovation.