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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured at a similar time to the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S8200 WX300 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm S8200

 WX300 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S8200 WX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the WX300.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and WX300 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and WX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count good (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
50
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $330