Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 2 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 features 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) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and HX9V is 76 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and HX9V.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.