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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 5 years before the HX350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S8200 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm S8200

 HX350 Fujifilm S8200 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2013Fresher by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S8200 HX350 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the HX350.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and HX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX350 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8200
Street photography with Sony HX350
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Sony HX350
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long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $450 -