Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX20V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 9 months later than the HX20V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the HX20V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX20V is 61 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX20V.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage in sensor technology.