Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX30V

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 11 months later than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides exterior 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) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX30V is 61 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and HX30V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.