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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(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
Sony HX10V
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm S8300 HX10V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm S8300

 HX10V Fujifilm S8300 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm S8300 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX10V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average in class (234g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography info
Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
45
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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