Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX100V
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released October 2011
- Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 15 months later than the HX100V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony HX100V
| Fujifilm S8300 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | October 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S8300
| HX100V | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX100V
| Fujifilm S8300 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the HX100V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX100V is 61 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and HX100V.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-10-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 577 grams (1.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| 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 model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $429 |
