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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350 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
  • Announced March 2013
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 4 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S8400W HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 HX350 Fujifilm S8400W 
AnnouncedDecember 2016March 2013Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S8400W HX350 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W features 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) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the HX350.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX350.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
Sony HX350 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography info
Sony HX350 Street photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Sony HX350
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good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (652g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear 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
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 652g (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 -