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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony W530

 Fujifilm S8400W W530 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2011Newer by 27 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 W530 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony W530

 Fujifilm S8400W W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the W530.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and W530 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and W530.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography details
Sony W530 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Sony W530
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
Sony W530 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging advice
Sony W530 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony W530
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-03-22 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $269