Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX50V

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 9 months later than the HX50V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 provides outer measurements 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and HX50V is 76 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and HX50V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.