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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 11 months after the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm S8500 HX10V 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm S8500

 HX10V Fujifilm S8500 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm S8500 HX10V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the HX10V.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX10V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and HX10V.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography information
Sony HX10V Portrait photography information
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (670g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
52
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (670g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 320 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $616