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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300 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
  • Launched March 2013
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX200V
  • Later Model is Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched within a month of the HX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm S8400W HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 HX300 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm S8400W HX300 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2013Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the HX300.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX300.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography advice
Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography advice
Sony HX300 Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Sony HX300 Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
Sony HX300 Travel photography highlights
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (623g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Sony HX300 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (623 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-22 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 670g (1.48 lbs) 623g (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $339