Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony RX10

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced 2 months earlier than the RX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the RX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and RX10 is 76 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8600 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.