Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W550

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was released 18 months later than the W550 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the W550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and W550 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and W550.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.