Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 23 months later than the HX30V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and HX30V is 76 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.