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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured at a similar time to the WX300 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S8300 WX300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm S8300

 WX300 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S8300 WX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the WX300.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and WX300 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and WX300.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Sony WX300
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $330