Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 6 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with external 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX99 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.