Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W/Fujifilm-S8400W-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V/Sony-HX100V-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released March 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 18 months later than the HX100V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX100V
Fujifilm S8400W | HX100V | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | October 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S8400W
HX100V | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX100V
Fujifilm S8400W | HX100V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the HX100V.
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V size comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX100V is 61 and 66 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX100V.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S8400W should have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-22 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 577g (1.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 | 300 photos | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $429 |