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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8500 was released 15 months after the HX100V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S8500 HX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013October 2011Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S8500

 HX100V Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S8500 HX100V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the HX100V.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX100V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and HX100V.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
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good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
Sony HX100V Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
Sony HX100V Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (577 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
25
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (577g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 577 gr (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" 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 model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $429