Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX10V

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced 23 months later than the HX10V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and HX10V is 76 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and HX10V.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 will have an advantage in sensor technology.