Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 13 months later than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX10V
Fujifilm S8400W | HX10V | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm S8400W
HX10V | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX10V
Fujifilm S8400W | HX10V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX10V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX10V.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-22 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 300 photos | 320 photos |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $616 |