Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony WX300
Fujifilm S8200 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm S8200
WX300 | Fujifilm S8200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony WX300
Fujifilm S8200 | WX300 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2013 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and WX300 is 61 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |