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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released within a month of the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S8500 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm S8500

 WX300 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S8500 WX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the WX300.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and WX300 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and WX300.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
31
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (670g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
52
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Sony WX300
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $330