Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX99

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 6 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the HX99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX99 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and HX99.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.