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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 13 months prior to the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S8500 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S8500

 HX400V Fujifilm S8500 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S8500 HX400V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the HX400V.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX400V is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
32
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX400V Travel photography highlights
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (660 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Sony HX400V Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (660 grams)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-02-12
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum 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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings - Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Physical 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $448