Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 3 months before the RX1R and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the RX1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and RX1R is 61 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and RX1R.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8400W due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R will show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.