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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX200V
  • New Model is Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 5 years prior to the HX300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the HX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HX300 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX300 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the HX300.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX300 is 75 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX300.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX300 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Sony HX300 Street photography factors
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Sony HX300
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (623 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Sony HX300 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average (623 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 623 gr (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $339