Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was released 3 years before the WX500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 has got physical 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and WX500 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and WX500.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 will be behind in sensor innovation.