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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 11 months after the HX30V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades vs the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8500 HX30V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm S8500

		

		

			
 HX30V Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8500 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the HX30V.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX30V is 61 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and HX30V.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
32
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
45
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (18MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Sony HX30V
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competition (670g)
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (254g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
53
 long zoom range (24-1104mm  46.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
49
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography factors
Sony HX30V Travel photography factors
52
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1104mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (670 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
50
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than competition (670g)
34
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (254g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.48 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $420