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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and HX400V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was unveiled 18 months before the HX400V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm F800EXR

		

		

			
 HX400V Fujifilm F800EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2012Newer by 18 months
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F800EXR HX400V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR has exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the HX400V.
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX400V.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography details
Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
44
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
51
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
68
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than average (232 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
50
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
53
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
55
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 has tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
69
 lighter than average (232 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (660g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography details
Sony HX400V Landscape photography details
50
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (232 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
29
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has microphone port
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-25 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $330 $448