Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony TX1

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 3 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and TX1 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and TX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm S8400W will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.