Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX99

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 10 years before the HX99 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX99 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.