Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys 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) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and RX100 VI is 61 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and RX100 VI.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.