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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony WX350

 Fujifilm S8300 WX350 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm S8300

 WX350 Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony WX350

 Fujifilm S8300 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (670g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Sony WX350
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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