Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX7V

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 3 years before the HX7V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX7V is 75 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX7V.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX7V to resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.