Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and HX90V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.