Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony QX1

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 20 months before the QX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the QX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and QX1 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and QX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony QX1 will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.