Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony RX10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 14 months before the RX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the RX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and RX10 is 61 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and RX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8200 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.