Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S950

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and S950 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and S950 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was released 3 years after the S950 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and S950.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.