Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 13 months prior to the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX400V is 61 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.