Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony RX10 IV
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Released September 2017
- Succeeded the Sony RX10 III
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Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 5 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony RX10 IV
| Fujifilm S8500 | RX10 IV |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Fujifilm S8500
| RX10 IV | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2017 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 56 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+980k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony RX10 IV
| Fujifilm S8500 | RX10 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 features external 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 RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the RX10 IV.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and RX10 IV is 61 and 52 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and RX10 IV.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8500 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2017-09-12 |
| 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" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 315 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.4-4.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 1095 gr (2.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $500 | $1,698 |