Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced December 2016
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony HX350
Fujifilm S8500 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm S8500
HX350 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Announced | December 2016 | January 2013 | More recent by 48 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX350
Fujifilm S8500 | HX350 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the HX350.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and HX350.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX350 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2016-12-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 652 grams (1.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $500 | - |