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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 3 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony TX7

 Fujifilm S8300 TX7 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Fujifilm S8300

 TX7 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony TX7

 Fujifilm S8300 TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the TX7.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and TX7 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and TX7.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8300 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S8300 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography details
Sony TX7 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
Sony TX7 Travel photography details
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
59
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony TX7
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $300