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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony W530, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 2 years later than the W530 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony W530

 Fujifilm S8500 W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm S8500

 W530 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony W530

 Fujifilm S8500 W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the W530.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and W530 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and W530.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8500 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
32
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
Sports photography with Sony W530
53
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
Travel photography with Sony W530
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Sony W530
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony W530
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 670 grams (1.48 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $269