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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony W330

 Fujifilm S8500 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Fujifilm S8500

 W330 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony W330

 Fujifilm S8500 W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the W330.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and W330 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and W330.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (670 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography factors
Sony W330 Travel photography factors
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Sony W330
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony W330
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $170