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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(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
Sony HX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S8300 HX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S8300

 HX200V Fujifilm S8300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S8300 HX200V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Sony HX200V
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (670g)
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
57
better than average battery power (450 shots)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging details
Sony HX200V Vlogging details
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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