Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony RX10 II

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 17 months earlier than the RX10 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the RX10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the RX10 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and RX10 II is 76 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and RX10 II.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.