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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
Sony HX10V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm S8400W HX10V 
LaunchedMarch 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm S8400W

 HX10V Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm S8400W HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Sony HX10V
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography highlights
Sony HX10V Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others in class (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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