Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony TX7
| Fujifilm S8300 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months | |
| Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Fujifilm S8300
| TX7 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
| Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony TX7
| Fujifilm S8300 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | 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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and TX7 is 61 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony 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 |