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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony W330

 Fujifilm S8200 W330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Fujifilm S8200

 W330 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony W330

 Fujifilm S8200 W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the W330.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and W330 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and W330.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8200 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8200 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
49
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
Travel photography with Sony W330
52
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W330 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony W330
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $170