Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX90V

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 15 months before the HX90V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 offers physical dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the HX90V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and HX90V is 76 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and HX90V.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.