Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Updated by Sony WX500
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 13 months before the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony WX350
Fujifilm S8300 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm S8300
WX350 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony WX350
Fujifilm S8300 | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the WX350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and WX350 is 61 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and WX350.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
External flash | ||
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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 life | - | 470 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $270 |