Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX9V

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 18 months later than the HX9V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with external measurements 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 HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX9V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and HX9V.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.