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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
Sony HX350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S8500 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm S8500

 HX350 Fujifilm S8500 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2013More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S8500 HX350 
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Sony HX350
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (652 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging factors
Sony HX350 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (652g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
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 -