Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony HX50V
| Fujifilm S8300 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm S8300
| HX50V | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX50V
| Fujifilm S8300 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | April 2013 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 has outer measurements 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 HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the HX50V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX50V is 61 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and HX50V.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX50V to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-04-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 272g (0.60 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| 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 | - | 400 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $439 |