Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX1

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 3 years after the HX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and HX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8300 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S8300 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.