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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 12 months earlier than the W810 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony W810

 Fujifilm S8300 W810 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Fujifilm S8300

 W810 Fujifilm S8300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony W810

 Fujifilm S8300 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the W810.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and W810 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and W810.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W810 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Sony W810
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
Landscape photography with Sony W810
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging info
Sony W810 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
32
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony W810
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $100