Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX5

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 3 years after the HX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores against the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 has external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the HX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and HX5 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and HX5.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8600 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm S8600 will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.