Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony QX30
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony QX30 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
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
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Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the QX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony QX30
| Fujifilm S8500 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Fujifilm S8500
| QX30 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 20 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony QX30
| Fujifilm S8500 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the QX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and QX30 is 61 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and QX30.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| 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 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | - |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | None |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| 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 | - | 200 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $500 | $348 |