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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V

Portability
75 Imaging
33 Features
26 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX400V

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S8100fd HX400V 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S8100fd

					

					

						
 HX400V Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX400V

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S8100fd HX400V 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need 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") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the HX400V.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX400V is 75 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX400V.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to produce extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

						Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
27
 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
51
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Sony HX400V
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
50
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
33
 excellent zoom range (27-486mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
55
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
53
 built-in flash
 really wide (27mm)
 long zoom (486mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low MP (10MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
 good megapixels (20MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (660g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography features
Sony HX400V Landscape photography features
35
 focusing manually
 really wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.5 inch)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
49
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
24
 really wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external microphone support
29
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external microphone jack
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (660g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX400V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
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 All around 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
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 Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $448