Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H300
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Announced February 2014
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 13 months before the H300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony H300
| Fujifilm S8500 | H300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm S8500
| H300 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony H300
| Fujifilm S8500 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with physical measurements 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 H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the H300.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and H300.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H300 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | 201k dots |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 590g (1.30 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| 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 | - | 350 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $500 | $249 |
