Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Fujifilm S8300 was announced 9 months after the HX200V so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony HX200V
Fujifilm S8300 | HX200V | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | May 2012 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S8300
HX200V | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX200V
Fujifilm S8300 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the HX200V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and HX200V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX200V to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 583 grams (1.29 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 life | - | 450 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $480 |