Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX99

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 5 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 provides physical 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the HX99.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and HX99 is 76 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and HX99.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8600 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8600 will be behind in sensor innovation.