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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 9 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HX350 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedDecember 2016January 2009More modern by 96 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX350 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the HX350.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX350 is 75 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX350.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
53
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Sony HX350 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 652 grams (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 -