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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 13 months after the W610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony W610

 Fujifilm S8300 W610 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Fujifilm S8300

 W610 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony W610

 Fujifilm S8300 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the W610.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and W610 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and W610.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competitors (113g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Sony W610
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony W610
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $200