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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
Sony HX100V
(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").

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S8400W HX100V 
RevealedMarch 2013October 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S8400W

 HX100V Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S8400W HX100V 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
Sony HX100V Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (577g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
25
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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