Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX200V
- Updated by Sony HX400V
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Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S8500 was revealed within a month of the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony HX300
| Fujifilm S8500 | HX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm S8500
| HX300 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX300
| Fujifilm S8500 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2013 | Similar generation |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the HX300.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX300 is 61 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and HX300.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX300 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 623 gr (1.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $500 | $339 |
