Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 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
- Released January 2013
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony W530
Fujifilm S8500 | W530 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm S8500
W530 | Fujifilm S8500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony W530
Fujifilm S8500 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony W530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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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 |