Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Refreshed by Sony HX20V
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S8300 was launched 11 months later than the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony HX10V
Fujifilm S8300 | HX10V | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm S8300
HX10V | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX10V
Fujifilm S8300 | HX10V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the HX10V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX10V is 61 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and HX10V.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 320 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $616 |