Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony RX10 III

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 4 years prior to the RX10 III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys outside measurements 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 RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and RX10 III is 61 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and RX10 III.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.