Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony W330
Fujifilm S8500 | W330 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Fujifilm S8500
W330 | Fujifilm S8500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony W330
Fujifilm S8500 | W330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |